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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 | | | MBATHA, Ntuthumbe Elsaphina | 49 | Was injured when her home was set alight in Daveyton, Transvaal, during a stayaway on 2 July 1987. | References | | MBATHA, Paulina | | Was stabbed repeatedly by IFP supporters in Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992 during the Boipatong massacre. Ms Mbatha spent nine months in hospital and is still paralysed. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). | References | | MBATHA, Pearl Lucky | 35 | Was severely beaten at Crown Plaza station in Zola, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 16 September 1993 during train violence on the Rand. See train violence. | References | | MBATHA, Petros Muzikayise | | Was shot and injured in the head, leg and buttocks during ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters at Madundube, Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 September 1992. He had earlier refused to attend an IFP meeting, after which he was visited by unidentified men who asked to use his car. When he refused he was shot. | References | | MBATHA, Petrus Fana | | Was killed on 17 June 1992 in the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). | References | | MBATHA, Phillip | 65 | Was stabbed and severely injured and had his house burnt down by ANC members in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 16 March 1994 in political conflict in the area during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MBATHA, Popi Nokuthula | 18 | Was shot and seriously injured by a group of IFP supporters who opened fire on people standing outside a tavern in Dumbe, Paulpietersburg, Natal, on 18 November 1993 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MBATHA, Poppie | 4 | Was stabbed to death by IFP supporters on 17 June 1992 in the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Her mother and father were also killed in the attack. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). | References | | MBATHA, Samson Bhekuyise | | Was shot dead by named Inkatha supporters during political conflict at KwaMashu, Durban, on 28 October 1987. | References | | MBATHA, Samuel Ngwane | 63 | Was hacked to death on 9 December 1990 during political conflict in Tokoza, Transvaal, allegedly by IFP supporters. | References | | MBATHA, Samuel Thamsanoa | 30 | A SAAWU worker who was detained in Dundee, Natal, on 16 June 1986 and held in Waterval prison for two years under emergency regulations. He was tortured by a named member of the Security Police who wanted the names of other activists responsible for a stayaway organised for the commemoration of the Soweto student uprising. | References | | MBATHA, Sibongile Jenet | 42 | An ANC supporter who had her home in Amaoti, Inanda, near Durban, burnt down by Inkatha supporters on 15 February 1989 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MBATHA, Sipho Sabelo | 26 | An ANC supporter who was beaten and stabbed to death with spears during intense conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters at Finland, Durban, on 19 January 1990. | References | | MBATHA, Solomon Sipho | | A member of the SAP who was shot dead in an attempted armed robbery by MK operatives at the Emthonjeni police station, Machadodorp, Transvaal, on 25 July 1990. The aim of the robbery was to seize weapons. A police colleague was wounded and one of the attackers was shot dead. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/109). | References | | MBATHA, Sylvia | 29 | She had her house destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 22 March 1993 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MBATHA, Tabello | | A UDF supporter, preparing to go into exile, who was shot and seriously injured by members of the SAP in Chesterville, Durban, on 20 May 1986. While he was waiting at a safe house, the police arrived and opened fire, killing three UDF supporters and injuring one other. | References | | MBATHA, Thamsanqa | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi Durban, on 24 October 1992 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MBATHA, Thandi | | An activist and member of the Soweto Area Committee who was arrested and detained in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 18 May 1987. | References | | MBATHA, Themba | 20 | A COSAS member who was abducted and imprisoned by IFP supporters during school boycotts in KwaMashu, Durban, on 16 June 1980. He was taken to Ulundi to appear before the KwaZulu Legislative Assembly, and was ordered to give up his leadership role in the school boycotts. | References | | MBATHA, Thembane Dinah | 50 | An ANC supporter who had her house destroyed in an arson attack by ANC supporters in Amaoti, Inanda, near Durban, on 31 January 1990. The perpetrators accused her of being an Inkatha spy and informer. | References |
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