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Content
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 | | | MATENJWA, Kekeletso Samuel | 20 | Was found dead at eMbalenhle, near Secunda, Transvaal, on 22 August 1992 after being abducted by named SAP members. | References | | MATENJWA, Maqhikizana Roster | 49 | She had her house and possessions destroyed in an arson attack near Empangeni, Natal, in February 1994, in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | MATENJWA, Ziphozonke Patrick | 19 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 2 January 1992 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MATERA, Monwabisi Zwelicingile | 31 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP and IFP supporters in Soweto, Johannesburg, in May 1991 during violent conflict between IFP-aligned hostel-dwellers and ANC-aligned residents in the area. | References | | MATESELISO, Florence | | Was shot dead on 9 December 1982 in an attack by SADF Special Forces operatives on several ANC houses and a block of flats on Maseru, Lesotho. Thirty South Africans and twelve citizens of Lesotho were killed in the midnight attack. | References | | MATETA, Matome Simon | 37 | He had his house destroyed by members of the SAP in Lenyenye, Lebowa, on 4 August 1981 during an attempt by the Gazankulu government to force his community to move and be placed under a new chieftainship. Those resisting the removal were arrested and fined for residing unlawfully in the area. | References | | MATETA, Patrick Mphathi | 35 | He lost his home in an arson attack by perpetrators who accused him of being a collaborator during intense public unrest in Duncan Village, East London, in August 1985. See Duncan Village. | References | | MATETA, Phineas | | He had his house destroyed by members of the SAP in Lenyenye, Lebowa, on 4 August 1981 during an attempt by the Gazankulu government to force his community to move and be placed under a new chieftainship. Those who resisted the removal were arrested and fined for residing unlawfully in the area. | References | | MATETE, Dorothy | | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP in Leeudoringstad, Transvaal, on 21 June 1990 because she was seen as an instigator at her school. There was a stayaway at the time to protest against the detention of a number of `comrades` from Kgakala township. | References | | MATETE, Moseklemang Meriam | 61 | Was severely beaten by Vlakplaas operatives in Leeudoringstad, Transvaal, on 1 November 1990. | References | | MATETE, Phoka Patriot | | A civic leader in Kgakala who was severely beaten by named members of the SAP in Kgakala, near Wolmaransstad, Transvaal, on 1 November 1990. | References | | MATHABA, Elinah | 74 | She had her home burnt down at Bhekizitha, Gobandlovu, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in April 1992 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MATHABA, Gorden Thembinkosi Gcina | 18 | A UDF supporter who was shot and severely injured by Special Constables while attending a memorial service for a slain UDF leader at a high school in KwaMashu, Durban, on 15 May 1987. | References | | MATHABA, Livingstone | 29 | An MK member who was shot dead in KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 20 May 1992. | References | | MATHABA, Masondo Zesizwe | 8 | Was killed by IFP supporters at her grandmother`s home in Kwa-Dlangezwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 1 May 1993. Zesizwe`s grandmother, aged sixty one, was also killed in the attack, which is alleged to be linked to a statement the grandmother made to the police about the petrol-bombing of a relative`s house. | References | | MATHABA, Nicholina | 61 | Was shot dead by named IFP supporters on 1 May 1993 at KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 1 May 1993. Ms Mathaba had witnessed a petrol-bomb attack on her daughter`s house in April and was killed after she had made a statement to the police. about the incident. Her granddaughter, aged eight, was also killed in the May attack. | References | | MATHABA, Sani Leonard | 48 | An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured by named IFP supporters at Empangeni, Natal, on 30 November 1992. | References | | MATHABA, Xolani | | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured when unidentified persons attacked and burnt down his mother`s house at Machibini, KwaZulu, near Mandini, Natal, in November 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MATHABATHA, Paul Maboyi | 46 | An ANC supporter who was crippled after a severe beating by IFP supporters in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, on 25 November 1993. | References | | MATHABATHE, Modiegi Constance | | Was assaulted in Moutse in 1987 by members of the SAP looking for her husband during conflict over incorporation into KwaNdebele. Ms Mathabathe was five months pregnant at the time. | References |
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