MTHETHWA, Ephraim Thami

Age 22

Description
A UDF supporter who allegedly hanged himself while in solitary confinement in Sentela police station, Lamontville, Durban, on 25 August 1984. He was accused of using his church choral activities as a cover to assist would-be ANC operatives across the Lesotho border. His two brothers were detained with him and testified to his severe beatings and torture. The brothers were released two months before the family was informed of Mr Mtethwa`s alleged suicide. No death certificate was issued.

TV Series Hearing Transcripts TRC Final Report Glossary

Volume 5, Chapter 2

... Eric MTHEMBU, Zandile Maureen MTHEMBU, Zanyiwe Agness MTHEMBU, Zibuyile Jeannet MTHEMBU, Zinhle Norris MTHETHO, Mavalini MTHETHO, Nomadlangathi MTHETHWA, Aaron Mxosheni MTHETHWA, Adeline Sibong MTHETHWA, Agnes Nene MTHETHWA, Amos MTHETHWA, Babane Derrick MTHETHWA, Beshwara MTHETHWA, Betty ...

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Volume 3, Chapter 3

... 1986 and 1988 [KZN/FS/205/NC, KZN/FS/203/NC] 119 Deaths in custody were also reported from other urban centres, amongst them, Mr Ephraim Thami Mthethwa [KZN/ZJ/146/DN, KZN/NG/020/DN], who died on 25 August 1984 in the Durban Central Prison after 165 days in custody awaiting trial on charges ...

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Volume 2, Chapter 3

... job. The family heard that James had been instructed by the police to run away and had then been shot in the back. c Mr Ephraim Thami ‘Papi’ Mthethwa [KZN/ZJ/146/DN], a UDF member, was detained and died two months later on 24 August 1984 in Lamontville. He was held in solitary confinement ...

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