MARA, Bafedile Jane

Age 20

Description
An ANC supporter who was severely tortured by members of the SAP while in detention in Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS), in March 1990. Together with others, she was detained while taking part in a rent and electricity boycott against the Council of Moakeng, and charged with public violence. She was held in custody for six weeks. Charges were withdrawn after four months.