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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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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.

TRC Victims - Letter M

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NameAgeDescription
MAHOKO, Alfred Motlalentoa 28Was tortured by named members of the SAP while in detention at Actonville police station, Benoni. He was arrested after a 1986 May Day rally in Wattville, Benoni, Transvaal, when a police informer pointed him out. He was charged with murder and sentenced to two years` imprisonment. He survived on a disability grant until 1995.References
MAHOKO, DavidWas shot dead by members of the SADF in Ikageng, Potchefstroom, Transvaal, during a confrontation between residents and the SADF.References
MAHOKO, Keikanetswe Selina 37Was severely beaten with a sjambok by members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 8 January 1994 when she left a sportsfield where an ANC rally had been held.References
MAHOMED, Ashraf Allie 17Was detained on 13 June 1986 during the state of emergency at Uitenhage, Cape. He was held for a year during which he went on an eleven-day hunger strike in protest against conditions at the prison. He was allowed to study for his final school examinations only if he went into solitary confinement. Mr Mahomed had been tortured in detention for several days in 1983, when he was fifteen, and again in 1985. See police brutality.References
MAHOMED, Garrat Tony 46Was shot by alleged IFP supporters in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 28 March 1991.References
MAHONGA, JeanetteA World Vision NGO member who died when her house was petrol-bombed by Ciskei Police on 21 October 1992 in Seymour, Ciskei.References
MAHUDU, Jim 43Was shot and killed by Ermelo members of the SAP in GaMaphopha Village, Sekhukhuneland, Lebowa, on 15 October 1987 during the state of emergency because the police were searching for his older brother.References
MAHUDU, Mathee Committee 26A SAYCO member who was arrested, tortured and subjected to electric shocks by named members of the SAP in Sekhukhuneland, Lebowa, on 27 May 1987.References
MAHUMAPELO, SolomonWas assaulted and tortured by members of the SAP in Klerksdorp, Transvaal, in 1977 during a period of heightened political activity through civic struggles and consumer boycotts.References
MAHUMAPELO, Thebe CliffordWas shot dead by members of the SAP in Kgakala, near Wolmaransstad, Transvaal, in February 1993 while fetching water from town after water in Tswelelang township was turned off as a result of a rent strike.References
MAHUNA, Kenneth Thobekile 22Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Langa, Uitenhage, Cape, on 21 March 1985 when police opened fire on mourners marching to a funeral. At least twenty people were killed and many injured in the shooting. See Langa shootings.References
MAHUNGELA, Lucas Mabhoyisana 29Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Transvaal, on 21 November 1990 while participating in a march to Middelburg police station organised by the ANCWL in protest against the harrassment of their children by Mhluzi and Middelburg police. Police opened fire on the marchers, killing five people and injuring eight others.References
MAHURA, Matlhomare Jerry 63A chief and ANC supporter who was harassed and detained by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 6 December 1990 for opposing the Mangope government.References
MAHURA, Tuelo Payment 32Was severely beaten by Bophuthatswana Police at a meeting at Dryharts Bathlapin tribal office in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 6 December 1990. Dryharts villagers had summoned Chief Mahura to hear their grievances when police dispersed the crowd with teargas and sjamboks.References
MAHWA, Jongile 44A SAMWU member who was severely beaten by members of the Ciskei Police on 21 September 1985 at a community meeting during a consumer boycott in Berlin, Cape.References
MAIBIRI, Boikanyo Jackson 29Was assaulted and tortured in detention by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at Kuruman, Cape, on 15 October 1992 during a consumer boycott in the area.References
MAIFADI, BenjaminHe is assumed to have been burnt to death by Vlakplaas operatives, in Vlaklaagte, KwaNdebele, in July 1986. Mr Maifadi and eight other youths were recruited by Vlakplaas askaris for supposed military training. The house they were staying in was set alight and their bodies were burnt beyond recognition. See Nietverdiend ambush.References
MAIFO, Jan Tito 22An SRC member who had a leg amputated after he was shot in Nancefield, Messina, Transvaal, in November 1980 by a member of the SAP whose police vehicle registration number was noted. Thobela High School pupils were holding a protest meeting when police fired on them to disperse the gathering. References
MAIKETSO, Thabo Shadrack 21Was tortured in detention by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 15 April 1994 shortly before the April 1994 election. Mr Maiketso was accused of burning down a school.References
MAILA, Shadrack Atkins 32Was detained and severely beaten by members of the police in Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in November 1985 when hundreds of residents were assaulted or killed for resisting incorporation into KwaNdebele.References
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