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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 MAE-MAJ

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MAGANA, Martin PhelloWas injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294).References
MAGANA, SwaneWas imprisoned by alleged members of the SAP in Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in January 1986.References
MAGANADISA, Jacob 22Was severely beaten and tortured by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 28 March 1992 because of his opposition to the Bophuthatswana government.References
MAGANGXA, Moffat MarhananaAn ANC supporter who was shot by members of the IFP-aligned Toaster gang in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 1 July 1993. Tembisa was one of many Transvaal townships embroiled in political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the early 1990s. See Toaster gang. References
MAGANO, Seponono Johanna 23Was shot and injured by members of the SAP on 16 June 1976 during the Soweto uprising and is now permanently disabled.References
MAGANYENI, Angel NondoWas shot dead while taking part in a protest march in Kagiso, Transvaal, on 22 December 1985, allegedly by a town councillor attempting to disperse the marchers. Kagiso residents were involved in a rent boycott which led to violent clashes between residents and members of the local authority and the SAP.References
MAGAQA, Mongameli WalterWas shot by IFP supporters in KwaGuga, Witbank, Transvaal, on 10 October 1991 after violence between IFP and ANC supporters erupted at a hostel.References
MAGAQA, Mzama Goodwell 53A member of the local community council who lost his home in an arson attack in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 1 May 1991. At the time, residents burnt down councillors` houses after they aligned themselves publicly with the IFP.References
MAGASELA, Mzimkhulu PatrickAn ANC supporter who was severely beaten in 1992 and 1994 in Katlehong, Transvaal, allegedly by SAP members who accused him of being a member of a self-defence unit. See self-defence units (SDU). References
MAGASELA, Nomshando Lilliam 40A NEHAWU member who suffered severe burns to the face and body when a petrol bomb was thrown into her house through a window, on 26 June 1990 at Umlazi, Durban. Ms Magasela later heard that the petrol bomb had been intended for a KwaZulu policeman and that she had been attacked in error.References
MAGASELA, Siyabonga Aaron 20An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 8 February 1991.References
MAGATO, SimonWas injured when MK operatives detonated a limpet mine in a dustbin at the Vanderbijl Square bus terminus, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. Nineteen people were injured and a number of vehicles and buildings were damaged. Two MK Special Operations operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/056). A late application by a third operative was dismissed.References
MAGATSELA, Sekgoetsi JimWas killed when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty-one people were killed and 217 injured. The overall commander of MK`s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street bombing, Pretoria.References
MAGAWANA, Barnabas Mahlathi 45An ANC supporter who was executed at Pretoria Central prison, Pretoria, on 6 July 1962. He had been tried in Kokstad and sentenced to death for his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. References
MAGAWANA, Douglas Khewula 49An iKongo member who was executed at Pretoria Central prison, Pretoria, on 6 July 1962 for his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. References
MAGAWANA, Joseph Bora 59An ANC supporter who was tortured to death while in detention in January 1961 during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. References
MAGAWANA, Yaliwe Martha 28She lost her home in an arson attack by members of the SAP in 1963 at Mzizi, Bizana, Transkei, during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. References
MAGAWU, Vuyelwa Sophie 40Was stabbed to death by ANC members in Rweleleyathunya, Rouxville, Orange Free State (OFS), on 23 September 1990, allegedly because she was perceived to be supporting the local school principal during a student boycott. The family home was burnt down in the attack.References
MAGAZI, Michael 44A member of the South African Chemical Workers Union who had his house destroyed in an attack by Witdoeke in Sasolburg, Orange Free State (OFS), on 3 October 1987. The incident took place during a strike. Mr Magazi was detained the following day and held for four months, allegedly because of the active role he had played in organising the strike.References
MAGCABA, Elias Bonginkosi 23Was shot dead in KwaMagoda, Richmond, Natal, on 5 April 1991. Mr Magcaba, a Zionist lay preacher, was on his way home from church when he was killed in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. Thirty people died in political violence in the area from January to 5 April 1991.References
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