MMAKOLA, Swazile Elizabeth

Age 52

Description
Was assaulted by members of the SAP at her home in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 6 July 1992, immediately after returning home from an operation. The police, accompanied by a named local councillor, were looking for Ms Mmakola`s son. Ms Mmakola`s home and property were allegedly damaged and looted in the incident. There was intense political conflict in the area at the time including at the funeral of a local MK operative at which a number of residents were arrested and reportedly assaulted.