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The victims' index provides a comprehensive listing of the known victims of politically motivated crimes during the apartheid era, as identified through the TRC.
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Structure
The list provides detailed information related to personal loss, death or injury, as well as the victim's age at the time of the incident.
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TRC Victims - Letter M
| Name | Age | Description | | | MASUKU, Madiphoso Esther | | She died when her home Atteridgeville, Pretoria, was bombed by a covert unit of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch on 5 June 1986. The attack was aimed at Ms Masuku`s son, a youth activist. Two Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives and a member of a SAP Special Investigation Unit were granted amnesty (AC/2001/027). | References | | MASUKU, Ndumani | | He survived the bombing of his home by a covert unit of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on 5 June 1986. His mother died in the explosion and other family members were injured. Two Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives and a member of a SAP Special Investigation Unit were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2001/027). | References | | MASUKU, Phiwayinkosi | | Was stabbed to death by ANC supporters at Somopho, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 17 July 1992 in continuing political violence in the area. Mr Masuku was allegedly perceived to be an IFP supporter. | References | | MASUKU, Samson Khophi | 42 | Was severely beaten in Entshawini, KwaZulu, near Stanger, Natal, in February 1989, in intensifying conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. While he was in hospital, his house was burnt to the ground. | References | | MASUKU, Samuel Veli | 21 | An ANC supporter who was shot in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 27 April 1994 during an attack on a tavern where he was celebrating the April 1994 election. Mr Masuku died in hospital on 1 May 1994. | References | | MASUKU, Thabo | | Was injured when his home was bombed by a covert unit of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on 5 June 1986. His mother died in the explosion and other family members were injured. Two Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives and a member of a SAP Special Investigation Unit were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2001/027). | References | | MASUKU, Thembi Emily | 46 | She had her house burnt in an arson attack in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, in 1992 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. She was allegedly targeted because her sons were ANC supporters. | References | | MASUKU, Thokozile Pam Rejoice | 22 | Was shot dead in Pietermaritzburg, allegedly by members of the SAP, on 14 February 1989 during intensifying conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. Ms Masuku was missing for two weeks before her family found that she had been buried without their being notified of the death. The body was exhumed for identification on 21 March 1989 and reburied two days later. | References | | MASUKU, Thulani | | An ANC executive committee member who was shot and stabbed to death on 30 August 1992 during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal. | References | | MASUKU, Thulani Hansford | 26 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by named IFP supporters in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, on 23 April 1994 during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MASUNYANE, Mathabo Adelina | 65 | A Dikwankwetla National Party (DNP) supporter who had her house burnt down by UDF supporters in Botshabelo, near Bloemfontein, on 16 July 1989, allegedly because of her support for the DNP. | References | | MASWANGANYI, Alina | 48 | Was kicked in her stomach by named members of the SAP in Louis Trichardt, Transvaal, on 16 May 1985 during the partial state of emergency. | References | | MASWANGANYI, Joel | | Was shot dead when Bophuthatswana Police fired on a crowd gathered to protest against police brutality at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana on 26 March 1986. See City Rocks Shooting. | References | | MASWANGANYI, Tinyiko Believe John | 15 | Was severely tortured when he was detained for 18 months in Louis Trichardt, Transvaal, on 16 May 1985. Members of the SAP put wet socks over his head, sjambokked him, left him naked and pulled his genitals. He was leading a youth mass meeting when arrested and the Security Branch believed that he had undergone clandestine military training in a neighbouring country. | References | | MATA, Bungane Jackson | 62 | A leader of the civic organisation opposed to the headman system, was shot dead by a named perpetrator on 12 August 1992 in Bikizana, Sterkspruit, Transkei. | References | | MATA, Thembisile | 18 | An AZAPO activist who was burnt to death by UDF supporters on 26 June 1985 in Port Alfred, Cape. One of the perpetrators was sentenced to twelve years in prison for the killing. | References | | MATABANE, Peter Itumeleng | | A COSAS member who was killed by an explosive device detonated by named Vlakplaas operatives in a mine shaft in Kagiso, Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 15 February 1982. He and three other COSAS members believed they were to be trained to use hand grenades, a ploy used later increasingly by security forces. Only one person survived the explosion. The perpetrators applied for amnesty. | References | | MATABOGE, Josia Legodi | | Was beaten to death by named perpetrators who were members of a local civic structure in March 1993 at Evaton, Transvaal. His sister was also assaulted and injured. | References | | MATABOGE, Moitheki Isaac | 39 | Was tortured and beaten by local civic members in Evaton, Transvaal, in March 1993 during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MATAFENI, Mziuvukile | | Was shot dead by members of the AmaRussians in Bekkersdal, near Westonaria, Transvaal, in 1990 during conflict between Xhosas and Zulus in the area. | References |
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