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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 | | | MAGEVEZA, Tamsanqa Steven | 20 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the Municipal Police during protests in Grahamstown, Cape, on 28 April 1985. | References | | MAGEZA, Basil Earnest | 42 | Was shot and injured on 11 July 1992 when IFP supporters attacked his home in Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, with stones, teargas and live ammunition. The attack took place shortly after police had searched Mr Mageza`s house. A named member of the SAP had allegedly labelled him as an ANC supporter. | References | | MAGIBANE, Fana | | He had his home burnt down by during intensifying conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, during 1988. | References | | MAGINGXA, Nomute Veronica | 60 | An ANCWL member who was severely beaten by members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) during conflict between the ADM and the ANC supporters in KwaMasele, near King William`s Town, Cape, on 26 December 1991. | References | | MAGINXA, Baso Win | 58 | An ANC supporter who was assaulted by members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) during conflict between the ADM and the ANC supporters in Zwelitsha, Ciskei, on 26 December 1991. | References | | MAGMOED, Shaun | 16 | Was shot dead by members of the Railway Police in Athlone, Cape Town, on 15 October 1985, in the Trojan Horse incident, Cape Town. See Trojan Horse Incident, Cape Town. | References | | MAGO, Mthenjwa | 55 | An ANC supporter who had her house in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down in May 1993 in intense political conflict between the `Red` and `Green` factions. | References | | MAGODA, Nonkoliswa Dolly | 24 | Was shot dead outside her home in a drive-by shooting in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 18 April 1993, the day of assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani`s night vigil. Ms Magoda and her boyfriend were shot by the occupants of a white Jetta car, allegedly IFP supporters and members of the security forces. | References | | MAGODIELA, Tsietsi | | An ANC supporter who died in hospital after being arrested and severely assaulted by members of the SAP in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, on 30 April 1990 during conflict between two factions within the ANC-aligned Khutsong Youth Congress. The SAP took advantage of the conflict and scores of activists on both sides were detained, tortured and killed. | References | | MAGODLA, Vatala | | A PAC and Poqo supporter who was severely beaten with sjamboks by supporters of Chief KD Matanzima in Cofimvaba, Transkei, in 1961, during a crackdown on Poqo members in the area. | References | | MAGOLEGO, Martha Kedibone | 44 | Was abducted and severely assaulted by alleged members of the Imbokodo group in Mbibana, KwaNdebele, on 1 January 1986. | References | | MAGOLEGO, William Mboikana | | Was abducted and severely assaulted by members of the Imbokodo vigilante group in Mbibana, KwaNdebele, on 1 January 1986 during conflict over the homeland`s independence. | References | | MAGOLOZA, Thobeka | 20 | Was shot dead by members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) in Bisho, Ciskei, on 7 September 1992 during an ANC protest march to demand free political activity in Ciskei. Thirty people were killed and 200 people injured in the event which became known as the Bisho massacre. Two members of the former CDF were refused amnesty for the shooting (AC/2000/122). | References | | MAGOMOLA, Petrus Shimane | 27 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Naboomspruit, Transvaal, on 20 April 1993 in the wake of the assassination of SACP leader Chris Hani. The assassination brought South Africa to the brink of chaos and several people lost their lives in the days that followed. | References | | MAGONGOA, William Madimetja | | He died when he was shot and thrown from a moving train by IFP supporters at Elsburg Railway station, Germiston, Transvaal, on 9 October 1991. See train violence. | References | | MAGOPANE, Loadwick | | An ANC activist who was shot and injured by a named member of the SADF at Bushbuckridge, Lebowa, on 25 December 1990 during conflict between the ANC and the Sofasonke civic group. | References | | MAGOQOZA, Gertrude | 39 | Was one of many people arrested and severely beaten by Amasolomzi vigilantes, working together with the SAP, in Zolani, Ashton, Cape, on 20 November 1985, after some of the homes of the Amasolomzi were burnt. A teargas canister was thrown into the back of the van Ms Magoqoza was in. She was later sentenced to eight years` imprisonment for public violence. | References | | MAGOQWANA, Mziwonke Cedric | 18 | Was arrested and imprisoned for six months for public violence in Mossel Bay, Cape, during 1985. | References | | MAGORO, Jefrey Sikhali | 18 | Was injured when the car he was travelling in exploded near Sabie, Transvaal, on June 21 1976. Mr Magoro and three friends were leaving the country in the aftermath of the Soweto uprising and unintentionally stumbled onto an alleged SADF base. Mr Magoro was shot in the right knee and beaten by soldiers. He was then taken to GaRankuwa hospital. | References | | MAGOSHA, Lilian | | Was killed in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 7 July 1992 when ISU members allegedly threw a hand grenade into her house during the night. Members of the SAP also broke down doors and smashed windows in search of hidden arms and explosives. Another family member was also killed in the attack. | References |
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