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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 | | | MAHLATSI, Paul | | He suffered damage to property when his business premises were set on fire by ANC members during political conflict between AZAPO and ANC supporters in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Orange Free State (OFS), during 1991. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/2001/239). | References | | MAHLATSI, William Phera | 28 | Was stabbed to death by members of the Three Million Gang in Brentpark, Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS), on 28 August 1993, allegedly because he played an activist role in the local community. | References | | MAHLBOA, Michael | | An ANC supporter who was tortured by members of the Security Branch on a farm near Bloemfontein in October 1989, allegedly because of his political activities. | References | | MAHLENTLE, Nelson Mandla | 62 | Was burnt to death with his grandson in his home in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 10 February 1990, in an attack allegedly instigated by a named Crossroads leader opposed to the ANC. | References | | MAHLENTLE, Sonwabile | 6 | Was burnt to death with his grandfather in his home in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 10 February 1990, in an arson attack allegedly instigated by a named Crossroads leader opposed to the ANC. | References | | MAHLILEVILA, Nomawithi | 32 | She had her house set alight by IFP supporters at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 20 February 1993, in continuing political conflict. | References | | MAHLO, Sipho Cyprian | 18 | A member of the ANCYL and the Lorraine civic association who was detained and tortured by members of the SAP in Tzaneen, Transvaal, in May 1992 because of his political activities. | References | | MAHLO, Victor | | Was shot and injured in the ear by a named traditional leader who fired at a group gathered for a civic meeting at Burgersfort, Transvaal, on 3 April 1993 during resistance against traditional authority in the area. | References | | MAHLOBISA, Mbulelo | 37 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the Ciskei Police, some of whom are named, on 15 September 1992 in Alice, Ciskei, in political conflict following the Bisho massacre. See Bisho massacre. | References | | MAHLOBO, Makhafula Cyril | | An MK operative who was shot dead by members of the security forces at Dumbe, Paulpietersburg, Natal, in March 1983. Mr Mahlobo was killed shortly after crossing into South Africa from Swaziland as part of a group of MK operatives on a mission. | References | | MAHLOBO, Nelson | | An MK operative who was detained by the Security Branch by the Security Branch in Vryheid, Natal, in 1985, and was severely assaulted and tortured. He had gone into exile in the 1960s and returned in 1983 on an MK mission. | References | | MAHLOKO, Thabang Samuel | 22 | An ANC supporter who died in police custody in Botshabelo, near Bloemfontein, on 14 December 1991. | References | | MAHLOMONYANE, James Basekgama | 23 | Was abducted from his home in Ntwane, KwaNdebele, by Imbokodo vigilantes led by named KwaNdebele government ministers on 1 January 1986 and assaulted at the Siyabuswa community hall in an attempt to suppress resistance to incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | MAHLOMUZA, Jan | | Was shot dead by KwaNdebele police in KwaNdebele, on 31 May 1987 during a meeting held at Ndalasi Bar Lounge by anti-independence supporters. Three people died and several were injured when police opened fire to disperse the crowd. | References | | MAHLOPE, Thembi Brilliant | 15 | He died after being gang-raped, stabbed, shot and thrown out of a hostel window, allegedly by IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 29 July 1993. Ms Mahlope was abducted with three other girls, two of whom were killed during the incident. | References | | MAHLULO, Mzwakhe Mayford | 33 | An ANC supporter who was detained and tortured by suffocation by members of the Ciskei Police in the Dimbaza police station, Ciskei, on 30 December 1991. Mr Mahlulo was accused of supplying arms to the ANC during the period of conflict between ANC and ADM in Ciskei. | References | | MAHLULO, Tandisile Collen | | A UDF activist who was tortured while in detention at New Brighton police station, Port Elizabeth, in July 1976. | References | | MAHOAI, Tsebishi John | 48 | Was severely beaten at GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 1 February 1989 by supporters of a newly appointed chief during community resistance to the new chief. | References | | MAHOBE, Jonas | | A FAWU member who was shot and injured by members of the SAP while participating in a labour strike action in Viljoenskroon, Orange Free State (OFS), on 4 December 1992. Two police vans entered the work premises and police members opened fire on striking miners, injuring six. | References | | MAHOGO, Hermit | 39 | Was assaulted and tortured by named perpetrators at Nongqongqo prison in East London, Cape, in 1962. He was held for a year, part of which was spent in solitary confinement. He was then placed under a five year house arrest. | References |
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