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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 | | | MCHUNU, Zamani | | An IFP supporter who was killed by ANC supporters in Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, on 28 March 1993. | References | | MCHUNU, Zodwa Margaret | 42 | An IFP supporter who had her house destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters in Haladu, Nqutu, KwaZulu, near Vryheid, Natal, in April 1994 in intense political conflict in the area during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MCHUNU-NTINGA, Mandla | | An ANC supporter who was shot and killed by a group of IFP supporters at Ndlovu`s Kraal, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 7 March 1992, in ongoing political conflict in the area. Eight people died and five were injured in the attack. One perpetrator serving a prison sentence was refused amnesty (AC/1998/0010). | References | | MCILONGO, David | | Was stabbed and burnt to death on 13 April 1986 at Mzwini, Mooiplaas, near East London, when named perpetrators attacked the Mcilongo family during conflict between two rival residents` associations. Mr Mcilongo was accused of being an informer before he was doused with petrol and set alight. His son and other members of the family were killed with him, and their houses burnt down. | References | | MCILONGO, Fumbathile Gladman | | Was detained and tortured on 14 April 1986 after fighting between two rival residents` associations in East London. Mr Mcilongo died in June 1989 as a result of injuries sustained in detention. | References | | MCILONGO, Lulama | | Was stabbed and burnt to death on 13 April 1986 at Mzwini, Mooiplaas, near East London, when named perpetrators attacked the Mcilongo family during conflict between two rival residents` associations. Mr Mcilongo was accused of being an informer before he was doused with petrol and set alight. | References | | MCILONGO, Mzonke | | Was stabbed and burnt to death on 13 April 1986 at Mzwini, Mooiplaas, near East London, when named perpetrators attacked the Mcilongo family during conflict between two rival residents` associations. Mr Mcilongo was accused of being an informer before he was doused with petrol and set alight. His father and other members of the family were killed with him, and their houses burnt down. | References | | MCILONGO, Nomathokazi Deborah | 64 | She lost her house in an arson attack on 13 April 1986 at Mzwini, Mooiplaas, near East London, when named perpetrators attacked the Mcilongo family during conflict between two rival residents` associations and accused them of being informers. Her husband and son were burnt to death in the attack. | References | | MCILONGO, Nomavela Ethelina | 39 | She lost her house in an arson attack on 13 April 1986 at Mzwini, Mooiplaas, near East London, when named perpetrators attacked the Mcilongo family during conflict between two rival residents` associations and accused them of being informers. Several family members were killed in the attack. | References | | MCILONGO, Nomight Ella | 66 | She lost her house in an arson attack on 13 April 1986 at Mzwini, Mooiplaas, near East London, when the perpetrators attacked the Mcilongo family during conflict between two rival residents` associations and accused them of being informers. Several family members were killed in the attack. | References | | MCILONGO, Vuyisile Victor | 41 | He lost his house and livestock in an arson attack by named perpetrators on 13 April 1986 at Mzwini, Mooiplaas, near East London during conflict between two rival residents` associations. The Mcilongo family were accused of being informers. Several family members were killed in the attack. | References | | MCILONGO, Xolile Louis | 20 | An ANCYL member who was subjected to electric shock torture by members of the SAP in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Transvaal, in July 1988 because they wanted information on his political activities. | References | | MCINEKA, Lawrence Linda | 46 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters on 30 October 1993 at Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban. | References | | MCIZWA, Pungula | | An ANC supporter who spent five years in prison following his arrest in 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, for his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. Mr Mcizwa died shortly after his release, allegedly as a result of injuries sustained while in detention. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | McKAY, Anne Frances | 23 | An End Conscription Campaign member who was harassed and her home was petrol-bombed by named members of the Security Branch in Berea, Johannesburg, on 11 July 1986. Ms McKay was also a UDF and JODAC activist. | References | | McKENNA, John | | Was injured in what became known as the Magoo`s Bar bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least 74 other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | McKENZIE, Keith Charles | 35 | Was detained in Botswana by ANC security members in April 1987 and held for several years in Zambia and Angola during which he suffered severe ill-treatment. McKenzie, originally from Eersterus, Transvaal, was, at the time, involved in a joint Northern and Western Transvaal Security Branches and Special Forces operation which resulted in the deaths of three Batswana citizens, including two children, and injury to three others. This occurred when, a few days after his detention, South African security agents found the bus he had been driving and detonated the bomb it was carrying. According to amnesty applicants, Mr McKenzie was unaware he was driving a booby-trapped vehicle. Five members of the Security Branch were granted amnesty for the explosion (AC/2000/0214). | References | | McLEAN, Thamsanqa Godfrey | 34 | A PAC supporter who was stabbed, hacked and left seriously injured by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks. | References | | MCOSANA, Mampho Betty | 53 | Was beaten by SAP members at her home in Parys, Orange Free State (OFS), on 28 September 1990, allegedly because the police overheard her commenting about them. Her 16-year-old daughter was also severely beaten by the SAP members when she tried to help her mother. | References | | MCOSANA, Sweetness Tanetjie | 16 | Was beaten by named members of the SAP in Tumahole, Parys, Orange Free State (OFS), on 28 September 1990, when she tried help her mother, who was being beaten by the police. Sweetness Mcosana was pregnant at the time of her beating, and her child is now blind and mentally disabled. | References |
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