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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 | | | MONTWEDI, Martha | 49 | Was killed when her house was petrol-bombed by a named member of the SAP in Kagiso, Tvl, in June 1986. At the time of the attack, Ms Montwedi`s husband was an ANC supporter and chairperson of the Kagiso Residents Organisation committee on discipline and good conduct. | References | | MONTWEDI, Motsei | | Was killed when her house was petrol-bombed by a named member of the SAP in Kagiso, Tvl, in June 1986. Ms Montwedi`s father lived in the same house and was an ANC supporter and chairperson of the Kagiso Residents Organisation committee on discipline and good conduct. | References | | MONTWEDI, Thabo | | Was killed when his house was petrol-bombed by a named SAP member in June 1986 in Kagiso Krugersdorp, Tvl. Mr Montwedi`s father lived in the same house and was an ANC supporter and chairperson of the Kagiso Residents Organisation committee on discipline and good conduct. | References | | MONYAI, Dingaan Peter | 38 | Was crippled after being shot by IFP-aligned Khetisi Kheswa gang members on 12 January 1991 in Sebokeng, Tvl, at the night vigil of an ANCYL member killed by the gang. Gang members fired and threw hand grenades at the mourners, killing a number of people and injuring several others. Police arrived but provided no protection, ignoring both the attackers and the injured. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | MONYAI, Mathopa Alfred | 51 | A People`s Congress supporter who lost his house and had his livestock stolen in an arson attack by supporters of Chief BK Matlala on 2 February 1980 in GaMatlala, Lebowa, because Mr Monyai resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MONYAI, Tatedi Dalson | 46 | He lost his home and other property in an arson attack by supporters of Chief BK Matlala in February 1980 in GaMatlala, Lebowa, because Mr Monyai resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MONYAKALLE, Papo John | 19 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead and thrown into a toilet in April 1985 in Johannesburg, by alleged askaris because of information he possessed. | References | | MONYAMANE, Bester | | Was shot and injured by a named member of the SAP in Thabong, Welkom, OFS, in 1993, allegedly because he had been involved in an arson attack on the perpetrators` house. | References | | MONYANE, Amos | 21 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at Winterveld, Bophuthatswana, in July 1986. Mr Monyane and others were accused of killing the head of the Bophuthatswana Police in Ga-Rankuwa, Brigadier Molope. While in detention, they were also subjected to electric shock torture. | References | | MONYANE, Letsatsi Samuel | | Was assaulted with sjamboks by members of the SAP while returning from a mass funeral for victims of police violence in Evaton, Tvl, on 15 September 1984. He was then detained for three days at the Houtkop charge office. | References | | MONYANE, Mathabe Lydia | 35 | An ANC supporter who was assaulted with sjamboks by members of the SAP while returning from a mass funeral for victims of police violence in | References | | MONYE, Lenah | | Was severely assaulted on 9 October 1988 at Taung, Bophuthatswana, by Bophuthatswana Police who dispersed a tribal meeting called to discuss the chieftaincy. | References | | MONYE, Loosboy | | Was assaulted on 9 October 1988 at Taung, Bophuthatswana, by Bophuthatswana Police who dispersed a tribal meeting called to discuss the chieftaincy. | References | | MONYE, Nananyane Susan | 22 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police on 9 October 1988 in Taung, Bophuthatswana, during conflict between the Bophuthatswana government and an opposing chief. | References | | MONYEBODI, Kwena Johannes | 35 | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because Mr Monyebodi resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MONYEKI, Caiphas | | An ANC member who was shot dead at Maropong, Moutse, KwaNdebele, by named perpetrators. Mr Monyeki was killed in a dispute over land allocation by the local chief. | References | | MONYEMORATHO, Moditsha Andries | 30 | Was beaten, suffocated and tear-gassed in January 1986 in Pietersburg, Tvl, by alleged CCB members who reportedly wanted him to confess to receiving orders from Oliver Tambo to make the country `ungovernable`. Afterwards CCB members harassed him constantly in the presence of pupils at the school where he was a teacher. | References | | MONYEPAO, Daniel Lucas | 32 | Was severely beaten with rifle butts by members of the SADF 32 Battalion in his shack in Phola Park, Tokoza, Tvl, on 8 April 1992. Mr Monyepao was one of more than 100 Phola Park residents, including women and teenagers, who were assaulted by members of the Battalion after a member of the SADF was shot and injured in the area. Two women were also shot dead and at least four raped during the raid. An investigation by Justice Goldstone concluded that the soldiers had acted in a manner `completely inconsistent with the function of a peacekeeping force` and recommended they be removed from South Africa`s townships. | References | | MOOBI, Ishmael Maisa | 78 | An ANC supporter who was beaten and stoned by supporters of Chief Mapela in Ellisras, Tvl, on 19 January during a confrontation between this group and supporters of Chief Lerumo. | References | | MOOI, Dalindyebo | 6 | Was burnt to death when his aunt`s shack was petrol-bombed in Zwelethemba, Worcester, Cape, on 16 June 1991. The perpetrators, allegedly UDF supporters, accused his aunt of being an informer during rent boycotts and other political actions in the area. | References |
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