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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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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 ME-MJ
| Name | Age | Description | | | MGADI, Isaac | 16 | Was shot dead by named members of the local self-defence unit (SDU) in Moleleki Section, Katlehong, Transvaal, on 7 December 1993 during conflict between members of the local ANCYL and SDU. The SDU members involved in this incident applied for but were denied amnesty. | References | | MGADI, Makhelwane | | Died when an MK operative detonated a car bomb at Jacobs, Durban, on 12 July 1984. The explosion killed five people and injured 27 others. One MK operative was granted amnesty for his role in the MK command structures in Swaziland that facilitated the attack (AC/2001/175). | References | | MGADI, Ms (first name not given) | | The wife of a senior MK commander known as `Thami Zulu` who suffered intimidation by Eastern Transvaal Security Branch and Vlakplaas operatives at their home in Mbabane, Swaziland, during 1988. Ms Mgadi, her ten month old baby and the housekeeper were tied and placed in the bathroom whilst the house was illegally searched. Ms Mgadi managed to escape and no one was injured. A Vlakplaas operative was granted amnesty (AC/2001/070). | References | | MGADI, Musawenkosi | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the KwaZulu Police at KwaMashu, Durban, on 23 December 1989. | References | | MGADI, Thembisile | 28 | She lost her room in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1993 in intense political conflict between the `Red` and `Green` factions. | References | | MGAGA (JOKAZI), Vuyelwa Debra | 29 | A FAWU member who was injured when a hand grenade exploded in a bus transporting workers in Heidelberg, Transvaal, on 28 September 1992, during a labour dispute between striking COSATU-aligned FAWU workers and non-striking IFP-aligned UWUSA workers. This caused violent conflict between July and December 1992. One person was killed and 13 others were injured in the attack. | References | | MGAGA, Abel Sipho | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP and SADF soldiers on 22 July 1985 in Tsakane, near Brakpan, Transvaal, after the funeral of a `comrade`. | References | | MGAGA, Thamsanqa | 15 | A UDF supporter who died after being shot by Inkatha supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 30 September 1988 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MGALI, Matenza | 23 | Was seriously injured after being abducted at gunpoint with his neighbour by IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and taken to Kwesine hostel in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 29 March 1991. Mr Matenza and his neighbour were questioned about the activities of civic activist Sam Ntuli, who was subsequently assassinated in September 1991. They were then burnt, stabbed and repeatedly shot by hostel-dwellers before being left for dead. Mr Matenza`s neighbour did not survive the incident. See also Ntuli funeral. | References | | MGANDELA, Golden | | Was shot dead in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 23 May 1991 when IFP-supporting KwaMadala hostel-dwellers attacked a beerhall with AK47s during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. Mr Mgandela and eight others were killed. | References | | MGANDELA, Thulani Christopher | 25 | He had his home destroyed in an arson attack by a named perpetrator in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 20 March 1993. At least 18 people were killed in political violence in Bhambayi in March 1993, and 75 homes were burnt down. | References | | MGATSHI, Bulelani Sivuyile | | Was detained and beaten in 1960 in Bizana, Transkei. Mr Mgatshi was involved in the Nonqulwana group who met to discuss problems regarding the tribal authorities. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | MGCEKWA, Motsamai Samuel | | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP supporters 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 | | MGCINA, (first names not given) | | Was attacked and later burnt to death in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 11 April 1983, during conflict between supporters of two opposing squatter leaders in the area, Mr Ngxobongwana and Mr Memani. Seven people died in the attack. | References | | MGCINA, Benjamin Zilwa | 15 | A church youth member who lost an eye after an attack by named members of the SAP in Evaton, Transvaal, on 15 December 1985. When the church minister inquired why Benjamin was assaulted he was charged with malicious damage to property but the case was dropped. Policemen allegedly mistook Benjamin`s church badge for that of a political organisation. | References | | MGCINA, J | | Was severely injured during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, 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 | | MGCINA, John Hluphekile | 43 | A councillor who lost his house and vehicle in an arson attack by members of the Vaal Civic Association in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 29 August 1984. Councillors were seen as legitimate targets because they were not representative of residents and acted as agents of the state. | References | | MGCINA, Lukhile Joseph | | He suffered severe ill-treatment and damage to property during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, 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 | | MGCINA, Mpho Julie | | Was killed during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, 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 | | MGCINEKA, Ndabezinhle Cyril | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in a house in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in September 1992 in continuing political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. Three people died in the attack. | References |
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