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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 MAR-MAS
| Name | Age | Description | | | MASHININI, Lehlohonolo | 19 | Was tortured and beaten in detention in Soweto, on 1 July 1977 by members of the SAP because his brothers and sister were prominent activists involved in the Soweto uprising. His mother, brother and sister were detained on the same day. | References | | MASHININI, Mphikeleli Godfrey | | Was arrested and beaten in detention by members of the SAP in Siyathemba, near Balfour, Transvaal, on 1 May 1985. Violence erupted when police tried to disperse a crowd at the Balfour Stadium for May Day celebrations. Mr Mashinini was sentenced to five years` imprisonment for public violence. | References | | MASHININI, Mpho | | A student leader in the Soweto uprising who was detained in Soweto, on 1 July 1977 shortly before she went into exile. Her mother and two young brothers were detained on the same day. | References | | MASHININI, Nomkhatha Virginia | 42 | Was held in solitary confinement for seven months from 1 July 1977 by members of the SAP in Standerton, Transvaal, because her older sons and daughter were prominent activists involved in the Soweto uprising. Two of her younger sons and her daughter were detained on the same day. | References | | MASHININI, Piet | | Was killed when a bomb, planted by AWB members, exploded at a taxi rank on the corner of Odendaal and Victoria Streets in Germiston, Transvaal, on the 25 April 1994. Ten people were killed and nine were injured in the blast. Four perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks. | References | | MASHININI, Sydney | 14 | Was tortured and beaten in detention by members of the SAP in Soweto, on 1 July 1977 because his brothers and sister were prominently involved in the Soweto uprising. His mother, sister and brother were detained on the same day. | References | | MASHININI, Thandi | 22 | An ANC supporter who was raped in August 1990 in Katlehong, Transvaal, allegedly by IFP supporters. | References | | MASHISHI, Fulubi Esau | | Was shot dead by Imbokodo vigilantes in Tweefontein, KwaNdebele, on 12 June 1986 during were several attacks on this day on Tweefontein residents who resisted KwaNdebele independence. | References | | MASHISHI, Stephen Fani | 25 | Was shot and hacked to death in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in April 1993 during conflict between IFP supporters and township residents. | References | | MASHITA, Chou Johannes | | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because Mr Mashita resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASHITA, Nkoko Moses | 40 | A People`s Congress supporter who was detained on 17 February 1980 and locked up for 18 months in GaMatlala, Lebowa, because he resisted Lebowa` s proposed independence from South Africa. Many people lost their property and loved ones and others were arrested because Chief BK Matlala accused them of having burnt down his house. | References | | MASHITENG, Chuene Johanna | 40 | She had her home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because she resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASHITENG, Kwena Silas | 25 | He had his home burnt down by supporters of Chief BK Matlala on 2 February 1980 at Gamatlala, Lebowa, because he resisted Lebowa`ds proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASHITENG, Phuti Jermina | 37 | She had her home was burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because she resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASHIYA, Oupa George | 24 | An askari who was shot dead by named members of the SAP in Thabong, Welkom, Orange Free State (OFS), on 21 August 1991, allegedly in a targeted killing. | References | | MASHIYA, Sylvia Monica | 34 | Was stabbed in the face by IFP supporters in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against a previous attack by ANC-supporting squatters and approximately one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people were killed and twenty five vehicles were burnt. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson but were acquitted due to lack of evidence. | References | | MASHIYA, Tsietsi Dungan | 17 | Was shot and severely injured, allegedly by members of the SADF and SAP while visiting a friend in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 18 November 1984 during a rent boycott. | References | | MASHIYANE, Aaron | 32 | Was severely burnt in an arson attack on his home by ANC supporters on 5 September 1986 during conflict over KwaNdebele independence. Traditional healers like Mr Mashiyane`s father were allegedly seen as targets by those resisting independence. | References | | MASHIYANE, Dize Aaron | 41 | He lost his house in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Mathula Stands, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa but many residents resisted incorporation which resulted in the attacks on people and property. | References | | MASHIYANE, Mndawe Elijah | 19 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Ratanda, Heidelberg, Transvaal, on 14 November 1992 during conflict between IFP-aligned hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting township residents. | References |
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