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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 | | | MTHETHWA, Thamsanqa | | Was shot dead by KwaZulu Police members in Umlazi, Durban, on 17 June 1993. He had been arrested on suspicion of killing a police officer, and was shot dead for allegedly trying to escape from prison. | References | | MTHETHWA, Thokozile | 34 | An IFP supporter who had her house burnt down by ANC supporters in Kwa-Mbonambi, KwaZulu, near Richards Bay, Natal, on 5 November 1993. | References | | MTHETHWA, Thulani Alfred | 23 | Was shot and injured at Empangeni, Natal, on 21 February 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MTHETHWA, Thuleleni | 59 | An IFP supporter who had her house at Njobokazi, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, burnt down by ANC supporters on 25 August 1991. | References | | MTHETHWA, Victor Velaphi | | Was abducted, interrogated and stabbed to death by UDF and ANC supporters at Mpumalanga, Natal, in July 1989. He was believed to be an Inkatha member. One UDF and ANC supporter was granted amnesty (AC/200/011). | References | | MTHETHWA, Vivian Mphiwe | 28 | An IFP supporter who was stabbed to death at Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, on 16 April 1994 in political conflict during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MTHETHWA, Vusumzi Vincent | 28 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in KwaMashu, Durban, on 3 December 1993, when a group of IFP supporters from a hostel in Duffs Road allegedly boarded a commuter train and started attacking people. | References | | MTHETHWA, Welcome Themba | 27 | Was stabbed and burnt to death with his brother on 16 December 1989 in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in intensifying political conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. A crowd of unidentified people attacked and killed the brothers after their vehicle broke down. | References | | MTHETHWA, Xolani | 20 | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Matshana, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 18 July 1992. His father and brother were killed in the same incident. | References | | MTHETHWA, Xolani | 20 | Was stabbed to death by ANC supporters in Clermont, near Durban, on 17 August 1990. Mr Mthethwa was believed to be an IFP supporter. | References | | MTHETHWA, Yithuma | 42 | She had her house and posssessions destroyed in an arson atack by ANC supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in August 1991, allegedly because she stayed in an IFP stronghold. | References | | MTHETHWA, Zinhle | 23 | She had her home at Mpuma-langa, KwaZulu, near Durban, destroyed by ANC supporters on 21 August 1991 in continuing political conflict in the area. | References | | MTHETHWA, Zizwe Abednigo | | A member of the Municipal Police who suffered an attempt on his life when he was shot at by MK operatives whilst travelling in a police vehicle at Meadowlands hostel, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 21 May 1988. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/157). | References | | MTHETHWO, Ngenzeni Margaret | 50 | She had her house in Eshowe, Natal, burnt down in 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MTHETWA, Mduduzi | 18 | Was stabbed and axed to death by a group of Inkatha supporters at Mshayazafe, Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 28 November 1988. Mr Mthetwa was attending a school known to be pro-UDF. | References | | MTHETWA, Sipho | 18 | Was shot and injured on 5 May 1993 in Duduza, Nigel, Transvaal, when members of the Riot Squad opened fire on a student protest against high school fees. Mr Mthetwa lost his eyesight as a result of the shooting. | References | | MTHIMKHULU, Ambrose | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Empangeni, Natal, on 22 February 1994, during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MTHIMKHULU, Billy Caswell | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Evaton, Transvaal, on 26 June 1993. | References | | MTHIMKHULU, John Phekeleli | 21 | He disappeared in 1977 in Johannesburg, after his arrest for not having a pass book. Mr Mthimbkhulu has not been seen since. | References | | MTHIMKHULU, Lefa | 19 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters while attending a wedding at Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 30 May 1992. The IFP often attacked ANC supporters at social gatherings to spread fear that the ANC was unable to protect its members. | References |
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