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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 | | | MAHLABA, Sabelo Sibusiso Mcwell | 23 | An Inkatha supporter who was shot dead by UDF supporters in Umlazi, Durban, on 14 November 1987. | References | | MAHLABA, Simangele Gloria | 25 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters who attacked her family home in Smero, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 30 September 1990. Six other family members were shot and injured in the attack, and one member was shot dead. | References | | MAHLABA, Themba David | 20 | A UDF supporter and student leader who was arrested, placed in solitary confinement and tortured at Utrecht, Natal, during the 1986 state of emergency, allegedly because the police wanted to extract information from him. | References | | MAHLABA, Xolisile | 1 | Was shot and injured by IFP supporters who attacked her grandmother`s home in Smero, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 30 September 1990 in ongoing political conflict in the area. Five other family members, including two other children, were shot and injured, and two members were shot dead in the attack. | References | | MAHLABE, Jacob | 23 | An AZAPO member who was subjected to electric shocks and other torture by members of the SAP in Carletonville, Transvaal, on 1 June 1986. He was at the funeral of a political activist when he was spotted by police who shot him as he tried to escape. Mr Mahlabe was tortured to elicit a confession about his involvement in student politics. | References | | MAHLAELA, Moses | | A political activist who was stabbed and severely injured in Oukasie, Transvaal, in May 1989, reportedly to prevent him testifying in a murder case during the Oukasie forced removals. | References | | MAHLAGU, Boy Simon | 25 | Was beaten by members of the Imbokodo vigilante group in KwaNdebele, on 5 December 1985 during conflict over the independence of KwaNdebele. | References | | MAHLAHLA, Thembinkosi Shadrack | 19 | A UDF supporter and COSAS member who was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Uitenhage, Cape, on 7 August 1987. | References | | MAHLAKU, Isaac Tholoana | 20 | Was shot on the right elbow by a named SAP member in Jouberton, Klerksdorp, Transvaal, in the wake of the Soweto uprising of June 1976. See Soweto uprising. | References | | MAHLAKULA, Philemon | | An ANC member who died during a cross border raid by South African security forces into Mozambique. The precise date of his death is unknown. | References | | MAHLALA, Nqatyana | | Was stabbed to death at Dobsonville Hostel, Soweto, in 1990, during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. Mr Mahlala was suspected of being an ANC supporter. | References | | MAHLALELA, Annah Lobi | | A UDF supporter who was shot by members of the SAP in Malelane, Transvaal, in June 1986 while protesting in a crowd against the arrest of students. | References | | MAHLAMBI, Dumisani George | | Was shot dead in a drive-by shooting at a taxi rank in Wattville, Benoni, Transvaal, on 9 September 1993. Twenty three commuters were killed and several others injured in the attack. | References | | MAHLAMBI, Petros | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters on a train between New Canada and Longdale Stations, Johannesburg, on 11 March 1992. Between 1990 and 1993, five hundred and seventy two people died in train violence. | References | | MAHLAMONYANE, Sobashile | | Was tear-gassed, assaulted and arrested by members of the SAP in Moutse, KwaNdebele, in 1987 during forced incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | MAHLAMVU, Douglas | 42 | An ANC supporter who was detained for seven months at Lusikisiki, Transkei, in 1960, for his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | MAHLANG, Rampie Ngene | | Was beaten to death by members of the Imbokodo vigilante group in Moutse, KwaNdebele, in 1986 after he was accused of insulting ministers from KwaNdebele. The Moutse area was tense following proposals for incorporation into KwaNdebele. See Imbokodo. | References | | MAHLANGU, (first name not given) | | Was killed by ANC supporters in Moutse, KwaNdebele, on 3 June 1986 because he supported the incorporation of Moutse into KwaNdebele. | References | | MAHLANGU, Abram | | Was arrested in Tweefontein, KwaNdebele, on 26 April 1987 and detained for almost two months under emergency regulations. Mr Mahlangu was detained during conflict between the Imbokodo vigilante group and those opposing the incorporation of Tweefontein into KwaNdebele. | References | | MAHLANGU, Abram Eris | 19 | Was shot in the head in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Transvaal, on 12 August 1986 because he refused to come when called by a policeman during political conflict. He spent six months in HF Verwoerd hospital and was later charged with public violence, found guilty and caned. | References |
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