MEHLOMAKHULU, Harriet

Age 46

Description
She had her home burnt down by IFP supporters in Swanieville, Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against the explusion of IFP supporters from the area. About 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.