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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 | | | MOTSHEPI, Mutsu Sonnyboy | 79 | Was arrested, tear-gassed and detained by named police members at Winterveld, Bophuthatswana, on 26 March 1986 during a mass meeting at the City Rocks stadium, where the police opened fire, killing people and wounding others. See City Rocks shooting. | References | | MOTSHOGO, Stephen | 22 | Was beaten to death with knobkerries by members of the SAP on 24 February 1984 in Kagiso, Tvl, during a rent boycott in the area. | References | | MOTSHWA, Johannes | | A former mayor of Lebohang, near Leandra, Transvaal, who lost his home when it was burnt down in August 1984. One UDF supporter and the Leandra Action Committee member were granted amnesty for the arson attack (AC/1999/0169). | References | | MOTSHWANEDI, Moses Serunye | 35 | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP on 24 April 1986 in Alexandra, Johannesburg, during conflict between police and residents. | References | | MOTSHWANELA, Jacob | | He suffered severe damage to house and property as a result of a car-bomb explosion in Gaborone, Botswana, on 22 April 1987. See Gaborone car bomb. The head of the Security Branch and four Northern and Western Transvaal Security Branch operatives were granted amnesty for this operation (AC/2000/214). | References | | MOTSIRI, Mapule Anna | | She suffered severe ill-treatment and 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 | | MOTSIRI, Sam | | Was shot and killed, 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 mourners, killing a number of people and injuring several others. Police arrived on the scene but provided no protection, ignoring both the attackers and the injured. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | MOTSISI, Nthoesang Stephen | 20 | Was severely injured on 18 April 1993 in Sebokeng, Tvl, when IFP supporters shot at people at a night vigil for assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani. Nineteen people were killed. | References | | MOTSISI, Patrick | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in June 1976 in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Tvl, in the aftermath of the Soweto uprising. | References | | MOTSITSE, Teboho Jacob | 45 | Was beaten, stabbed and thrown from a train by IFP supporters in Wadeville, Tvl, on 1 December 1992. Between 1990 and 1993, 572 people died in train violence initiated by groups opposed to a democratic transition. | References | | MOTSITSI, Daniel | | Was shot and injured on 15 April 1993 in Sebokeng, Tvl, in one of many drive-by shootings which followed the assassination of SACP leader Chris Hani. Residents barricaded roads to protect themselves from attack. Mr Motsitsi and others were fired at when they came to the assistance of a victim of such a shooting. The attackers doubled back and fired at them, killing several people. | References | | MOTSITSI, Doctor Elliot | | An ANC supporter who was shot and killed by a named member of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 10 September 1992 during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. | References | | MOTSITSI, Joseph | | Was shot dead at his home by members of the SAP during a stayaway in Tembisa, Tvl, in 1984. | References | | MOTSOALEDI, Elias Mathope | 39 | An ANC member who was arrested and detained in June 1964 in Johannes-burg, for actively resisting the apartheid state during a clampdown on all black political organisations. He was one of the Rivonia trialists and, after being charged with treason, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island. He served 27 years and was released after the unbanning of the liberation movements and the release of political prisoners. | References | | MOTSOANE, John Lehlohonolo | 38 | Was shot in the arm and foot by members of the SAP during the Sharpeville massacre in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 21 March 1960. | References | | MOTSOENENG, Bikinyana David | 17 | Was shot and injured by IFP supporters on 15 May 1992 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during conflict between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | MOTSOENENG, Emma | 40 | She had her home destroyed by IFP supporters on 8 September 1991 in Mofolo, Soweto, Johannesburg, during conflict between ANC-supporting residents and IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers. The IFP supporters were on their way back from a rally at Jabulani stadium when the attack took place. Four women in the household were killed. | References | | MOTSOENENG, Esther | 13 | Was stabbed and injured on 8 September 1991 in Mofolo, Soweto, Johannes-burg, during conflict between ANC-supporting residents and IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers. The IFP supporters were on their way back from a rally at Jabulani stadium when the attack took place. Three members of Esther`s family were killed in this attack. | References | | MOTSOENENG, Jeanette Maletsatsi | | Was shot and stabbed to death on 8 September 1991 in Mofolo, Soweto, Johannesburg, during conflict between ANC-supporting residents and IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers. The IFP supporters were on their way back from a rally at Jabulani stadium when the attack took place. Three members of Ms Motsoening`s family were killed in this attack. | References | | MOTSOENENG, Joyce | 26 | Was shot and stabbed to death on 8 September 1991 in Mofolo, Soweto, Johannesburg, during conflict between ANC-supporting residents and IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers. The IFP supporters were on their way back from a rally at Jabulani stadium when the attack took place. Three members of Ms Motsoening`s family were killed in this attack. | References |
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