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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 | | | MDISHWA, Zimisele | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against the expulsion of IFP supporters from the area by ANC-supporting squatters. About one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people were killed and twenty five vehicles were destroyed. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson but were acquitted due to lack of evidence. | References | | MDITSHWA, Florence Nomabala | 34 | The wife of a local chief who was assaulted by members of iKongo in Bizana, Transkei, on 2 December 1960. Those associated with chiefs were targeted in the belief that they were collaborating with the government. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | MDITSHWA, Stanford | | Was killed by members of iKongo on 2 December 1960 in Bizana, Transkei. Chief Mditshwa was allegedly accused of being an informer and a sell-out to the apartheid government. Chiefs who supported the self-governance of Transkei were targeted by activists because they were believed to be involved in the re-demarcation of land. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | MDIYA, Lungisani | | Was severely beaten by members of the Security Branch in Mafikeng, Bophuthatswana, on 30 November 1975. Mr Mdiya and two other `comrades` were arrested at the Botswana border while fleeing the country. | References | | MDLADA, Hlaleleni Isabel | 50 | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death when named IFP supporters attacked ANC supporters in Osindisweni, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in February 1991. Her grandson, aged four, was shot and severely injured in the attack. | References | | MDLADLA, Bhekani Gilbert | 56 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by ANC supporters in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 27 January 1991. | References | | MDLADLA, Felani Elizabeth | 51 | An IFP supporter who had her home in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, burnt down by ANC supporters on 27 January 1991. Her husband was killed in the attack. | References | | MDLADLA, Mondli Kulana | 15 | An ANC supporter who was killed on 18 February 1994, when four gunmen attacked a house in the rural Mahahle village, near Creighton, Ixopo, Natal, in which he and other ANC youths were sleeping. Fifteen ANC youths were killed in the attack. They had been seen putting up posters announcing a voter education workshop in preparation for the April 1994 elections. Four prominent IFP leaders were acquitted on charges relating to the massacre. | References | | MDLADLA, Ntombizonke Dora | 46 | An ANC supporter who had her home in Ntuzuma, near Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters on 19 June 1991. | References | | MDLADLA, Sibonelo | 4 | Was shot and injured when named IFP supporters attacked ANC supporters in Osindisweni, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in February 1991. His grandmother was killed in the attack. | References | | MDLADLA, Sokesimbane | 44 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead in KwaMthethwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 15 March 1994, in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MDLADLA, Stobi Constance | 64 | An IFP supporter who had her home burnt down in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban in March 1994 in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MDLADLA, Timothy Roy | | An ANC supporter who had his two houses in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters in February 1991. | References | | MDLADLA, Vincent Senti | 21 | Was beaten by SADF soldiers and died from his injuries two weeks later, on 6 December 1990, in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban. Mr Mdladla`s father often gave sanctuary to ANC refugees. | References | | MDLADLA, Zibuyile Kinini | 21 | An ANC supporter who was abducted by unidentified persons from Dambuza, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 14 March 1990, and was found dead in Plessislaer, near Pietermaritz-burg, during intense political conflict following the unbanning of political organisations in February 1990. | References | | MDLALA, Linda | | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by unidentified persons in Chesterville, Durban on 1 January 1989 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MDLALO, Makhosi | | Was axed and burnt to death by Witdoeke vigilantes in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 12 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 | | MDLALOSE, (first name not given) | | Was shot dead by members of the IFP-aligned Khetisi Kheswa gang in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 12 January 1991 at a night vigil for an ANCYL member killed by the gang. Gang members fired and threw hand grenades at mourners, killing a number and injuring several others. Police arrived on the scene but provided no protection, ignoring both the attackers and the injured. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | MDLALOSE, Africa | | Was beaten to death by IFP supporters in Madundube, Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 25 April 1992 in ongoing political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MDLALOSE, Amos Mbongiseni | 27 | A UDF supporter who had his home burnt down by Inkatha supporters in Maqongqo, Table Mountain, near Pietermaritzburg, in June 1989 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References |
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