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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 M
| Name | Age | Description | | | MASHELE, Lafas Ronald | | Was present when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | MASHELE, Mosabelo Anna | | Was shot and injured when Bophuthatswana Police opened fired on a crowd gathered to protest against police brutality at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana on 26 March 1986. See City Rocks Shooting. | References | | MASHELE, Murray Elleck | 29 | He had his house in Matsulu, KaNgwane, destroyed in an arson attack by two named perpetrators on 6 July 1990, in intense conflict between ANC and Inkatha supporters. | References | | MASHELE, Ndanduleni Agnes | 33 | She had her property damaged and stolen in a raid on her home on 10 July 1992 by members of the SAP and SADF during a memorial service for her brother and her aunt. Her brother was an MK member who had recently returned and he and his aunt were killed in a hand grenade attack on his home on 7 July 1992, allegedly by members of the SADF. Ms Mashele`s neighbours were also raided by the security forces and had property damaged on 10 July 1992. About 60 youths at the memorial service were assaulted and arrested. | References | | MASHETENG, Mamare Ramokone | 59 | She had her home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because she resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASHIA, Mfana Jacob | | Was burnt to death by `comrades` in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, in 1986 during conflict over the independence of KwaNdebele. | References | | MASHIANE, Bafunani Sophy | 23 | She lost her house in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Dindela, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975 during violent conflict over the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation. | References | | MASHIANE, Francis | 18 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP who opened fire on a crowd gathered in the street in Meadowlands, Soweto, on 22 July 1985 on 26 August 1976. During a stayaway the day before, Mzimhlope hostel-dwellers attacked township residents. | References | | MASHIANE, Joseph Thabo | 22 | Was shot in the face with birdshot by members of the ISU in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 10 April 1990 while on patrol during conflict between rival taxi associations. Mr Mashane was permanently blinded as a result of his injuries. | References | | MASHIANE, Mbowa Morhoa | 20 | A member of COSAS who was killed when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058). See Operation Zero Zero. | References | | MASHIANE, Mvuqu Jim | 44 | He lost his house in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975 during violent conflict over the incorporation of the village into Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation. | References | | MASHIANE, Rose Sponong | 31 | She lost her house and possessions in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975 during violent conflict over the incorporation of the village into Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported incorporation. | References | | MASHIANE, Zackaria | | Was arrested in Duduza, Nigel, Transvaal, on 28 February 1985. Duduza residents were demanding a modern sewerage system rather than the continued bucket system. Youths targeted policemen`s houses as part of the protest and many were severely beaten when taken to Dunnottar police station. | References | | MASHIATSHIDI, Matlou Raesetsa | | She had her home burnt down in February 1980 in Gamatlala, Lebowa, during conflict between Chief BK Matlala and residents supporting the People`s Congress. | References | | MASHIATSHIDI, Mosima Melita | 61 | She had her home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because she resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASHIEA, Boysie Isaac | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during the Sharpeville massacre of 21 March 1960. See Sharpeville massacre. | References | | MASHIEA, Modise Mathews | 33 | Was shot by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during the Sharpeville massacre of 21 March 1960. | References | | MASHIEA, Selepe Petrus | 25 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tansvaal, during the Sharpeville massacre of 21 March 1960. | References | | MASHIFANE, Daniel | | Was shot and injured by gunmen driving a red minibus in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 3 May 1992 during political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters. | References | | MASHIGO, Daisey | 36 | Was shot five times by members of the SAP in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 17 February 1986 during the Six Day War. | References |
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