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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 MB
| Name | Age | Description | | | MBATHA, Samuel Thamsanoa | 30 | A SAAWU worker who was detained in Dundee, Natal, on 16 June 1986 and held in Waterval prison for two years under emergency regulations. He was tortured by a named member of the Security Police who wanted the names of other activists responsible for a stayaway organised for the commemoration of the Soweto student uprising. | References | | MBATHA, Sibongile Jenet | 42 | An ANC supporter who had her home in Amaoti, Inanda, near Durban, burnt down by Inkatha supporters on 15 February 1989 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MBATHA, Sipho Sabelo | 26 | An ANC supporter who was beaten and stabbed to death with spears during intense conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters at Finland, Durban, on 19 January 1990. | References | | MBATHA, Solomon Sipho | | A member of the SAP who was shot dead in an attempted armed robbery by MK operatives at the Emthonjeni police station, Machadodorp, Transvaal, on 25 July 1990. The aim of the robbery was to seize weapons. A police colleague was wounded and one of the attackers was shot dead. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/109). | References | | MBATHA, Sylvia | 29 | She had her house destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 22 March 1993 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MBATHA, Tabello | | A UDF supporter, preparing to go into exile, who was shot and seriously injured by members of the SAP in Chesterville, Durban, on 20 May 1986. While he was waiting at a safe house, the police arrived and opened fire, killing three UDF supporters and injuring one other. | References | | MBATHA, Thamsanqa | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi Durban, on 24 October 1992 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MBATHA, Thandi | | An activist and member of the Soweto Area Committee who was arrested and detained in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 18 May 1987. | References | | MBATHA, Themba | 20 | A COSAS member who was abducted and imprisoned by IFP supporters during school boycotts in KwaMashu, Durban, on 16 June 1980. He was taken to Ulundi to appear before the KwaZulu Legislative Assembly, and was ordered to give up his leadership role in the school boycotts. | References | | MBATHA, Thembane Dinah | 50 | An ANC supporter who had her house destroyed in an arson attack by ANC supporters in Amaoti, Inanda, near Durban, on 31 January 1990. The perpetrators accused her of being an Inkatha spy and informer. | References | | MBATHA, Thembi Mabel | 50 | She had her house at Ekuphumuleni, Mtunzini, Natal, burnt down by IFP supporters on 18 November 1993. She was allegedly targed because her sons were ANC supporters. | References | | MBATHA, Thembisile Maria | 65 | An ANC member who was shot and injured by ANC supporters at Klipspruit, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 21 March 1994 during a commemoration of the Sharpeville massacre. See Sharpeville massacre. | References | | MBATHA, Tholakele | 17 | A COSAS member who was abducted and imprisoned by IFP supporters in KwaMashu, Durban, on 16 June 1980. She and her siblings were taken before the KwaZulu Legislature in Ulundi to swear that they would stop mobilising school students for boycotts. | References | | MBATHA, Thulebona | 18 | A COSAS activist who was abducted and detained during school boycotts on 16 June 1980, and had his home burnt down on 10 September 1985, by Inkatha members, allegedly assisted by the police, in KwaMashu, Durban. He was also reportedly tortured in detention by named members of the SAP in Durban in 1980. | References | | MBATHA, Timothy | 35 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 1 May 1991. | References | | MBATHA, Tokozile Rosemary | 48 | She had her home burnt down by Inkatha supporters at KwaShange, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 28 March 1990, during the Seven Day War. | References | | MBATHA, Vernet | | An ANC member who suffered shock and light injuries in a bomb explosion at the ANC offices in London on 14 March 1982, an operation authorised by the Minister of Law and Order. Nine Security Branch operatives, including the head of Security Branch Headquarters, were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0292). | References | | MBATHA, Victor Thulane | | A member of the SAP who survived an armed attack by MK operatives on the Orlando police station in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 2 November 1979. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty for the attack (AC/2000/195). | References | | MBATHA, Virginia Ntozethu | 45 | A UDF supporter who was detained and tortured by members of the SAP in Durban on 1 October 1986 and held in solitary confinement for six months. She had attended the funeral of Samora Machel, and was detained upon her return. | References | | MBATHA, Vusi | | Was shot and wounded when ANC security guards opened fire from the ANC headquarters at Shell House, Johannesburg, on a crowd of IFP marchers, on 28 March 1994. At least nine marchers were killed and around 100 injured. Ten ANC security guards were granted amnesty (AC/2000/142). | References |
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