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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 MAR-MAS

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NameAgeDescription
MASHOENG, Mpho Desmond (aka 'Derrick Mashobane') 25A SANSCO member from Bloemfontein who was killed with two others in an ambush near Bhunya, Swaziland, on 12 February 1989. The three were lured into the ambush by an askari purporting to be an MK operative. The Security Branch then spread a rumour that they had been killed by the ANC on suspicion of being police informers. The operation was conducted by Vlakplaas and Section D of Security Branch headquarters. Nineteen operatives from Vlakplaas and Security Branch headquarters, were granted amnesty by majority decision (AC/2001/227a).References
MASHOGOANE, Mamareloana Berenis 34She had her house burnt down in an arson attack in Maboloka, Bophuthatswana, on 7 May 1977 during conflict over the chieftaincy of the area.References
MASHOKWE, Molefi Godfrey 33A UDF activist and ANC supporter who was arrested and severely tortured by policemen in Mmabatho, Bophuthatswana, in 1985, after which he was detained for three months. He was again detained and tortured by a named member of the Bophuthatswana Police in 1989, after which he fled South Africa, causing him to lose his house and his job.References
MASHONGOANE, DavidWas shot dead in his taxi in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 9 February 1991 during political conflict in the area. The taxi industry was a key area of conflict in the early 1990s. In October 1993 the SAP identified taxi wars as one of the major causes of violence in South Africa. References
MASHONGOANE, Ezekiel 46He lost his house and furniture in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophutha-tswana, on 7 May 1976 during conflict between two chiefs in the area.References
MASHONGOANE, Joas Letsepa 43He lost his house and possessions in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, on 7 May 1976 during conflict between two chiefs in the area.References
MASHONGOANE, Matlaselo Jacob 42He had his home damaged in an arson attack at Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, in 1976 during conflict between two chiefs in the area.References
MASHONGOANE, Phehello Samson 15He lost his home in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, in 1976 during conflict over the chieftaincy of the area.References
MASHOPE, Lubenyu FloraWas killed on 17 June 1992 in the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209).References
MASHUMI, Melvin Mluleki 25An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 25 October 1990, leaving him paralysed. At least eight people were killed that day by police and supporters of the town council, during and after a mass march to express community opposition to the council.References
MASHUMPA, LucasWas shot dead 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
MASHWABANA, WisemanWas shot dead while travelling in a taxi which was ambushed by IFP supporters in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 31 July 1993. The attackers set fire to the taxi, burning their victims` bodies.References
MASHYIANE, JanuaryA traditional healer who was necklaced by ANC supporters on 5 September 1986 during resistance to KwaNdebele independence. ANC supporters targeted traditional healers in their campaign against incorporation into KwaNdebele.References
MASHYIANE, LololoWas abducted and forced to watch his father, a traditional healer, being necklaced by ANC supporters in KwaNdebele, on 5 September 1986. ANC supporters targeted traditional healers in their campaign against incorporation into KwaNdebele.References
MASIA, Joseph 22An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at Ga-Rankuwa, Bophuthatswana, on 7 March 1990 during protests in the township. His body was found two weeks later at Ga-Rankuwa police station.References
MASIA, Tebello Gloria 52Was shot in the eye and partially blinded by members of the SAP in Koffiefontein, Orange Free State (OFS), in 1993. Police were allegedly shooting randomly at people on the street during a student protest in the township, when Ms Masia was hit.References
MASIBA, John Zozman 31A UDF supporter who was charged with public violence and sentenced to two years` imprisonment in July 1986 at Port Elizabeth, allegedly because of his involvement in the political conflict in the Eastern Cape.References
MASIBA, Mlungiswa Justice 41An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Dannhauser, near Vryheid, Natal on 12 February 1991. The perpetrators, allegedly acting with the support of the Dana Mine management during a wage dispute at this mine, were attempting to expel Xhosa-speaking employees from the mine. Those who did not leave were killed.References
MASIBEKELO, Vincent Templeton Reginald 33He lost his house in Nyanga Bush, Cape Town, in May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.References
MASIBI, Charles Tjale 29An ANC secretary who was severely assaulted by two SAP members in KwaKwatsi, Koppies, Orange Free State (OFS), in August 1992. The assault took place at a time of heightened political tension and boycotts in the area. Mr Masibi has developed epilepsy due to injuries sustained.References
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