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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 | | | MOOI, Gladstone Mlungiseleli | | Was shot dead on 29 July 1986 when an MK unit attacked the Madeira police station, in Umtata, Transkei. At least eight people were killed in the attack, including policemen, civilians and one of the MK operatives. One MK operative applied for and was granted amnesty (AC/2000/240). | References | | MOOI, Martha Nomathamsanqa | 32 | A tavern owner who had her home petrol-bombed and stoned by UDF supporters in Zwelethemba, Worcester, Cape, on 13 October 1985. She was suspected of being an informer. Her brother-in-law was then killed by the crowd. Ms Mooi was also stabbed, and her shack burnt down for the second time, on 16 June 1991. Her two nephews died in the blaze. | References | | MOOI, Mziwamadoda | 11 | 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 | | MOOKO, Isaac | 47 | He lost two houses when they were set alight, by supporters of a named chief in 1975 in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, when violence erupted over the independence of Lebowa. | References | | MOOKO, Tshidiso David | 18 | A PASO organiser who was stabbed to death in Botshabelo, near Bloemfontein, on 3 February 1990, allegedly because of his political activities. His assailant was allegedly instructed in the killing by a known SAP member. | References | | MOORE, EW | | An SAP member who, along with other SAP members, survived an explosion when the armoured vehicle in which they were travelling detonated a landmine in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 16 February 1986. One MK operative was granted amnesty for his part in causing the explosion (AC/2000/195). See ANC landmine campaign. | References | | MOOROSI, Thabo Lucas | 30 | An MK operative who was detained in July 1986 while infiltrating South Africa via Botswana. He was severely tortured by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at the Mafeking police station, Bophuthatswana. He has permanent brain damage as a result. | References | | MOOS, Turneil | | An ANC supporter who was assaulted, hacked and burnt to death by Khumalo gang members on 1 August 1993. The gang had close links to the IFP and was a significant participant in the violent conflict on the East Rand, including the murder of key political leadership in Tokoza. | References | | MOOSA, Samuel Albert | 64 | An ANC supporter who had his house stoned and petrol-bombed by a named perpetrator at Nelspruit, Tvl, on 6 May 1986. Mr Moosa was suspected of being a police informer during political conflict in the area. | References | | MOOTSI, Itumeleng | | An ANC member who was abducted and died after being shot, hacked and decapitated by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in Katlehong, Tvl, on 7 December 1993. Eleven people were killed, nine execution-style, during conflict between the local ANCYL and SDU members. Thirteen SDU members were refused amnesty (AC/1998/0013). | References | | MOPANE, Motamo | | Was arrested by members of the SAP on 17 March 1986 in Burgersfort, Tvl, while attending a meeting to discuss the water crisis in the area. | References | | MOPE, Barney | | A member of the SAP who was one of three policemen shot dead when MK operatives opened fire on policemen sitting drinking at the tavern in Mariana Street, Atteridgeville, Tvl, on 18 March 1988. Two civilians were injured in the attack. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/199). | References | | MOPEDI, Charles | 33 | A NEHAWU member who was shot and injured in Phuthaditjhaba, QwaQwa, on 7 June 1990, when members of the SAP opened fire on protesters outside the QwaQwa homeland government buildings. The protesters, employed by the homeland government, were engaged in strike action for improved working conditions and salaries. | References | | MOPELOA, Thabeng Reginald | 17 | Was one of a group of youths detained under emergency regulations at the Stilfontein police station, 42nd Hill, Harrismith, OFS, on 17 June 1986. The youths were singing freedom songs in the street soon after the reimposition of the state of emergency. Mr Mopeloa was severely tortured in detention. See police brutality. | References | | MOPHUTHING, Mosoeu Daniel | 41 | An ANC affiliate who was severely assaulted with a knobkierie on 15 March 1993 by members of the Security Branch who accused him of being responsible for unrest in Oukasie, Brits, Tvl. | References | | MOQHAE, Idah | 19 | Was beaten and lost her home in an arson attack on 17 April 1986 in Alexandra, Johannes-burg, allegedly carried out by members of the SAP. | References | | MOQHAE, Mabusane Boy | 45 | Was severely beaten and had his house burnt down by alleged members of the SAP in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 22 April 1986. | References | | MOQHOLOSANE, Tohlang Ismael | 67 | He was the principal of a primary school. He had his home burnt down by unidentified persons in Tumahole, Parys, OFS, in June 1991. This occurred at a time of a widespread and lengthy school boycotts in areas of the OFS. | References | | MORABA, Baldwin | | Was arrested, detained and severely tortured by named members of the SAP at Messina, Tvl, in September 1991. He was accused of burning a house after a protest calling for the resignation of local authorities. He and his brother were charged with arson and released on their own recognisance after two weeks in detention. | References | | MORABA, Tshalo Joseph | 16 | An ANC supporter who was arrested and detained by named members of the SAP at Messina, Tvl, in September 1991. He was accused of burning a house after a protest calling for the resignation of local authorities. He and his brother were charged with arson and released on on their own recognisance after two weeks in detention. | References |
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