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Content
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 | | | MORURI, Jacob | 6 | He had his life threatened when his family home in Duduza, Nigel, Tvl, was destroyed by a petrol bomb on 13 November 1993. | References | | MORURI, Lerato | 5 | He had his life threatened when his family home in Duduza, Nigel, Tvl, was destroyed by a petrol bomb on 13 November 1993. | References | | MORURI, Manana | 21 | She died a few days after her family home in Duduza, Nigel, Tvl, was destroyed by a petrol bomb on 13 November 1993. | References | | MORURI, Selina Masoabi | 8 | She had her life threatened when her family home, in Duduza, Nigel, Tvl, was destroyed by a petrol bomb on 13 November 1993. | References | | MOSA, Moshe Moses | 42 | An ANC supporter who lost his residence, shebeen, spaza shop and motor vehicles in an arson attack on 3 February 1990 in Khutsong, Carletonville, Tvl, by ANC supporters who suspected him of collaborating with the police. ANC youth claimed that police used his vehicles in attacks on them. Mr Mosa was forced to stay at Khutsong police station for two months for his own protection and eventually had to leave the area. | References | | MOSAE, Phatsoa Andrias | 23 | A PAC supporter who was detained by the SAP in Ficksburg, OFS, in 1992, where he was severely assaulted and tortured, allegedly because he was actively mobilising youth in the area. | References | | MOSAKA, Rueben | | A UDF supporter who was shot dead by members of the SADF in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 15 February 1986. Security forces moved into Alexandra in February 1986 after town councillors were expelled and community structures were established. Mr Mosaka was killed at the first mass funeral for 17 people in the area. Approximately 27 people were killed and hundreds injured in the six-day war which ended after a partial security force withdrawal on 22 February 1986. | References | | MOSAKO, Tekoetsile David | | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in 1988 in Taung, Bophuthatswana, and reportedly died two months later as a result of his injuries. Mr Mosako was attending a protest meeting to discuss the fate of exiled Chief Mankuroane. | References | | MOSALA, Masibinyane Joseph | 70 | Was detained in 1988 at Rooigrond prison in Mmabatho, Bophutha-tswana, during the attempted coup against the Mangope government in 1988. He was accused of being an accomplice in the coup. | References | | MOSALA, Michael Samane | 15 | Was shot and injured in Sebokeng, Tvl, at a memorial service for Chris Hani at the FNB stadium on 18 April 1993. | References | | MOSALA, Sello Joel | 22 | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP on 20 April 1986 at Jouberton police station, Klerksdorp, Tvl, after he was arrested at an activist`s funeral. He now suffers from permanent deafness as a result of his injuries. | References | | MOSALO, Mankitseng | 5 months | She had her home in Soshanguve, Pretoria, damaged when two hand grenades thrown by members of the SADF exploded on 30 May 1986. Mankitseng`s father was an executive member of the Soshanguve Residents Association and was active in the UDF. At the time the UDF had increased its influence with mass campaigns in and around Pretoria. Prior to this incident there had been four unsuccessful arson attacks on the Mosalo home. | References | | MOSALO, Matlhodi Caroline | 39 | She had her home in Soshanguve, Pretoria, damaged when two hand grenades thrown by members of the SADF exploded on 30 May 1986. Ms Mosalo`s husband was an executive member of the Soshanguve Residents Association and was active in the UDF. At the time the UDF had increased its influence with mass campaigns in and around Pretoria. Prior to this incident there had been four unsuccessful arson attacks on the Mosalo home. | References | | MOSALO, Moagi Peter | 38 | A UDF supporter and executive member of the Soshanguve Residents Association who had his home in Soshanguve, Pretoria, damaged when two hand grenades thrown by members of the SADF exploded on 30 May 1986. At the time the UDF had increased its influence with mass campaigns in and around Pretoria. Prior to this incident there had been four unsuccessful arson attacks on the Mosalo home. Mr Masalo was detained under emergency regulations on 12 June 1986 for alleged involvement in `terrorist` activities and released on 29 August 1986. | References | | MOSAMBUKA, Josephine Thandi | 18 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana, on 26 March 1986. She was taking part in a mass protest against police brutality when police opened fire, killing 11 people and injuring 200. See City Rocks shooting. | References | | MOSAMO, Lehomo Ben | 37 | A UDF supporter who was injured when police fired teargas at mourners attending his brother`s funeral in Welkom, OFS, on 26 November 1985. | References | | MOSANE, Joe Buti | | A taxi driver who left home to take passengers to Tokoza, Transvaal, in August 1993. His body was found on 21 August 1993 behind Tokoza hostel with burn marks and bullet wounds. His minibus and some clothing were missing. This incident occurred during escalating violent conflict on the East Rand in the wake of an ANC march past a Tokoza hostel in May 1993. | References | | MOSE, Luyanda Eric | 31 | A COSAS member who went into exile in Lusaka, Zambia, on 30 September 1983. He was never seen again. | References | | MOSEBI, Solomon | 14 | Was tear-gassed and shot dead on 4 November 1992 in Sebokeng, Tvl, together with five other family members. | References | | MOSEBI, Thabo | | An MK operative who was shot dead on 24 January 1992 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, by a named member of the SAP searching for arms and ammunition. One other person was killed in the raid. | References |
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