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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 | | | MILLER, Magdelena | 18 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Mossel Bay, Cape, in September 1976, during a period of unrest in the town. She lost her right eye in the shooting. | References | | MILLER, Nomawabo Freda | 13 | Was severely injured after attending a rally at the Hlengisa Primary School, near Nyanga, Cape Town, on 29 November 1976. The children were returning home when police confronted them, firing teargas and birdshot. | References | | MIMI, Mankankela Nelson | 25 | A PAC supporter who participated in a Poqo march to storm the police station and prison in Paarl, Cape, on 21 November 1962. Two Paarl residents were killed by Poqo supporters, and five marchers were shot dead in the incident. Mr Mimi was convicted of sabotage and sentenced to 12 years` imprisonment on Robben Island. | References | | MINDLULA, Raisibe Francina | 51 | She had her home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because she resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MINERS, Eddie | 34 | A CRADORA and UDF activist who was detained twice during the state of emergency in 1985 in Cradock, Cape. In detention, he was interrogated and severely beaten by named members of the Security Police, allegedly because they wanted him to become an informer. See police brutality. | References | | MINI, Noluthado Doreen | 17 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Langa, Cape Town, on 11 August 1976, after the Soweto uprising erupted in Cape Town. Over 20 people were shot dead that day. | References | | MINI, Nombiyiselo Jane | 20 | A PAC activist who was severely ill-treated when she was imprisoned for a year in December 1962 in Mqanduli, Transkei. Poqo attacked representatives of traditional authority in the homelands because chiefs were perceived as collaborating with the apartheid state. During that month, an attempt was made on Chief Kaiser Matanzima`s life and residents of Jixini Location, arrested either in Cape Town or Mqanduli, were transferred to East London to stand trial for Poqo activities. | References | | MINI, Nomkhosi (aka 'Mary) | 26 | An MK operative from Port Elizabeth who was shot dead by Vlakplaas operatives during a raid on two houses in Maseru, Lesotho, on 19 December 1985. Nine people were killed in the raid, three of them citizens of Lesotho. Six years earlier, in March 1979, Ms Mini had survived an SADF attack on Novo Catengue camp in Angola. Her father, Vuyisile Mini, had been sentenced to death in 1964 and executed for alleged political offences. Seven members of the Security Branch, including the then deputy chief, were refused amnesty for her killing (AC/2001/231). | References | | MINI, Vuyisile | 44 | A founder member of SACTU, and an ANC supporter, who was executed in Pretoria, on 6 November 1964 after being sentenced to death in the 1960 treason trial. Mr Mini was allegedly betrayed by `comrades` who turned state witness in the case. | References | | MINIYANE, Nomasonto Mirriam | 48 | She had her house burnt down at KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu, near Richards Bay, Natal, by IFP supporters and members of the KwaZulu Police on 5 February 1992 in ongoing poiltical conflict in the area. | References | | MINNIE, Mathews Otto | | He lost his shack in KTC squatter camp, Cape Town, in June 1986, during an arson attack by members of the Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the support and sanction of the security forces. | References | | MINTZ, S | | 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 | | MIRAGE, Emily | | Was severely injured when members of MK`s `Dolphin Unit` detonated an explosive in a car near the Krugersdorp Magistrate`s court and the adjacent police station, Transvaal, on 16 March 1988. Three people were killed and more than 20 were injured in the blast. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003). | References | | MIRANDA, Michael | 11 | Was shot dead by members of the Railway Police in Athlone, Cape Town, on 15 October 1985, in the Trojan Horse incident, Cape Town. | References | | MIRION, Mark Craig | | Was injured when AWB members detonated an explosive at the taxi rank in Westonaria, Transvaal, on 25 April 1994, in an effort to disrupt the electoral process. Five people were killed in the blast. Six AWB members were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks. | References | | MISHOMBO, Ben | 47 | Was beaten and tear gassed by members of the SAP in Moletsane, Soweto, on 29 August 1976 after he went looking for his grandchildren who had not returned from school. He was found in the street and died in Baragwanath hospital on 4 September 1976. | References | | MITCHELL, L | | 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 | | MITCHLEY, Norman | | A scholar who was injured when APLA operatives opened fire on the vehicle in which he was travelling at Eikenhof, Transvaal, on 19 March 1993. The perpetrators had allegedly targeted a schoolbus conveying white children, and attacked the Mitchley vehicle when this failed. Three people were killed and two were injured in the attack. One APLA operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/147). | References | | MITCHLEY, Sandra | | An unarmed civilian who died when APLA operatives opened fire on the vehicle in which she was travelling at Eikenhof, Transvaal, on 19 March 1993. The perpetrators had allegedly targeted a schoolbus conveying white children, and attacked the Mitchley vehicle when this failed. Three people were killed and two were injured in the attack. One APLA operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/147). | References | | MITCHLEY, Shaun | | A scholar who died when APLA operatives opened fire on the vehicle in which he was travelling at Eikenhof, Transvaal, on 19 March 1993. The perpetrators had allegedly targeted a schoolbus conveying white children, and attacked the Mitchley vehicle when this failed. Three people were killed and two were injured in the attack. One APLA operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/147). | References |
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