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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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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.

TRC Victims - Letter M

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NameAgeDescription
MOFOKENG, Freddie 23An ANC supporter who was severely beaten by named right-wingers in Ermelo, Transvaal, in October 1990.References
MOFOKENG, Jack TlhorisoWas shot dead by named perpetrators in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 10 October 1992. Four other people died in the shooting during ongoing political conflict in the area.References
MOFOKENG, Jacob Monyatheli 40Was shot in the back and thigh by a named member of the Municipal Police in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 June 1988. Mr Mofokeng is paralysed as a result of his injuries. References
MOFOKENG, Jacob Sello 15A COSAS member and UDF supporter who was imprisoned and severely beaten by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 26 September 1986. Jacob played a prominent role in organising political meetings and boycotts during a time when youth and student organisations took a leading role in opposing apartheid.References
MOFOKENG, Jomo Jack `Seun` 13Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Transvaal, on 18 May 1986. The incident took place during a joint AZAPO/UDF protest against restrictions on political activity. Police attacked protesters, sjambokking some and opening fire on others. Five other protesters were seriously injured in the attack.References
MOFOKENG, Kebareng Maria 28Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Borolele, Swartruggens, Transvaal, on 14 December 1991.References
MOFOKENG, Kothope Johannes Matala 26Was imprisoned on Robben Island for six years from 1963, allegedly because of his political activities. In prison, he was severely beaten by a named member of the Security Branch.References
MOFOKENG, MakayaWas severely injured and suffered damage to property during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, 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
MOFOKENG, Makaya John 54Was shot and injured by members of the SADF in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 September 1984, the day after a rent boycott began during the Vaal uprising. Marches and boycotts by the community in protest at high rents and poor facilitities led to a strong police presence in the area. A number of people were killed and injured in alleged random shootings by police in an attempt to end the protest.References
MOFOKENG, Mamothetsi Flora Peggy 44An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in her flat in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 16 June 1992, the anniversary of the Soweto uprising. Armed attackers, allegedly IFP supporters, broke into the flat and opened fire. At least six people died in this attack.References
MOFOKENG, Manhloeisa MariaWas hacked to death in Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992. Forty-five people died and 27 were seriously injured when IFP-supporting residents of the KwaMadala hostel descended on the Boipatong community in what is known as the Boipatong massacre, allegedly planned and carried out with the aid of the police.References
MOFOKENG, Mantsebeng Elizabeth Nomzimkhulu 20Was assaulted by members of the SAP and then detained for four days at the Reitz police station, Transvaal, during 1993. In detention, she was tortured. The police were allegedly looking for her husband.References
MOFOKENG, MariaWas killed during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, 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
MOFOKENG, Mashashadu Goodman 16Was shot dead by ANC supporters during political conflict at Mtunzini, Natal, on 3 September 1993.References
MOFOKENG, MaureenA COSAS member who was shot dead, allegedly by members of the Municipal Police, in Katlehong, Transvaal, while taking part in a march in support of a rent boycott on 17 February 1985.References
MOFOKENG, Mbongeni 22An ANCYL member who was detained and tortured in Tsakane, Brakpan, Transvaal, in June 1986. Mr Mofokeng was involved in organising protests and consumer boycotts. He was allegedly detained and tortured again at Brakpan police station, in 1987.References
MOFOKENG, Michael Dikotsi 31An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Gelukwaarts, Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS), on 17 February 1991, while trying to escape from members of the Three Million gang.References
MOFOKENG, Mmathabang Alinah 48Was with his family when their home, in Duduza, Nigel, Tvl, was destroyed by a petrol bomb on 13 November 1993 during conflict between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents.References
MOFOKENG, Moeketsi Sylvester 42A NUM member and shopsteward who was detained by the SAP and assaulted in Welkom, OFS, on 30 April 1984, for his role in organising a strike in the Vaal Reef mines. Mr Mofokeng went into exile on 28 January1986 and, according to the ANC, died in a UNITA ambush in Angola on 13 October 1988.References
MOFOKENG, Moloi 52Was shot dead by AWB supporters during an industrial action by workers in Heilbron, OFS, on 12 November 1992. White farmers and members of white right-wing organisations became involved in policing the strike action and opened fire, killing Mr Mofokeng.References
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