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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 | | | MASONDO, Ntombi Betina | 65 | An IFP supporter who had her house burnt down by ANC supporters in Ezakheni, KwaZulu, near Ladysmith, Natal, on 4 November 1992. Her husband, aged 74, was stabbed to death in the attack. | References | | MASONDO, Octavia | 20 | Was injured 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 | | MASONDO, Robert Muntuyedwa | 74 | An IFP supporter who was stabbed to death by ANC supporters when they attacked and burnt down his home in Ezakheni, KwaZulu, near Ladysmith, Natal, on 4 November 1992. | References | | MASONDO, Siphiwe Eric | 17 | An ANC supporter who was severely burnt in Duduza, Nigel, Transvaal, on 22 June 1985 when struck by a teargas cannister thrown by members of the SAP during a night vigil for one of the victims killed by booby-trapped hand grenades handed out by Vlakplaas operatives. He spent nine months in hospital and his left arm is now disabled. | References | | MASONDO, Zacharia Mhlabunzima | 33 | An IFP supporter who was beaten and stabbed to death by ANC supporters in Mondlo, KwaZulu, near Vryheid, Natal, on 4 October 1992. | References | | MASONDO, Zesizwe | 8 | Was stabbed to death by named IFP supporters at her grandmother`s home in KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 1 May 1993. Zesizwe`s grandmother, aged 61, was also killed in the attack, which was allegedly related to a statement the grandmother made to the police about the petrol-bombing of a relative`s house. | References | | MASOPA, Manta Christina | | Died after being attacked and burnt by a group of youths at Daveyton, Transvaal, on 2 July 1987. The youths targeted another person who was not present at the time of the attack. Four people died and four suffered injuries as a result of the attack. One perpetrator, who claimed to be an ANC supporter and chairperson of a `people`s court`, was refused amnesty for the attack (AC/2001/282). | References | | MASOPA, Moses Godfrey | | He suffered injuries when he was attacked and burnt by a group of youths at Daveyton, Transvaal, on 2 July 1987. The youths targeted another person who was not present at the time of the attack. Four people died and four suffered injuries as a result of the attack. One perpetrator, who claimed to be an ANC supporter and chairperson of a `people`s court`, was refused amnesty for the attack (AC/2001/282). | References | | MASOPA, Motsmai Charles | 18 | An ANC member who was shot and injured in the right leg and back by named members of the SAP in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, at a night vigil of a fellow `comrade` on 15 June 1990. | References | | MASOPA, Nompi Elinah | | She suffered injuries and damage to property when she was attacked and burnt by a group of youths at Daveyton, Transvaal, on 2 July 1987. The youths were targeting someone else, who was not present at the time of the attack. Four people died and four suffered injuries as a result of the attack. One perpetrator, who claimed to be an ANC supporter and chairperson of a `people`s court`, was refused amnesty for the attack (AC/2001/282). | References | | MASOTE, Sheila Segametsi | 31 | Was detained in Pietermaritzburg for four months from December 1976 and tortured by security policemen, allegedly for information about the political activities of her father, PAC leader Mr Zeph Mothopeng. Ms Masote, who was pregnant at the time, lost her baby and has suffered psychological trauma as a result of continuous police harassment of herself and her family. | References | | MASUDUBELE, Hilda Matshidiso | | Was shot in the right foot by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during the Sharpeville massacre on 21 March 1960. See Sharpeville massacre. | References | | MASUKA, Handsome | 23 | An ANC supporter who was severely tortured and then arrested by members of the police in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, during 1992. He was convicted on political charges. In 1995 he was released from prison, allegedly because he had been poisoned. | References | | MASUKU, Alpheus Zakhele | | An ANC executive member who disappeared from Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in March 1994 and has not been seen since. During the early 1990s, the area was embroiled in conflict between the IFP-aligned Black Cats and the ANC. See Black Cats. | References | | MASUKU, Cliff | 17 | Was killed when a hand grenade was thrown into a shebeen by SADF members in Lulekani, near Phalaborwa, Transvaal, on 28 March 1986 during conflict between Lulekani Youth Congress members and SADF members from Angola and Mozambique deployed in the area. Several people died in the attack. See Gazankulu hand Grenade attack. | References | | MASUKU, Clifford | | Was injured when his home was bombed by a covert unit of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on 5 June 1986. His mother died in the explosion and other family members were injured. Two Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives and a member of a SAP Special Investigation Unit were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2001/027). | References | | MASUKU, Dumazile | 28 | Was injured when the bus she was travelling in was shot at and set alight in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 23 September 1991 during political conflict in the area. | References | | MASUKU, Edward | | An ANC member who died in an ANC camp prison in Angola in 1985. Negligence due to poor detention facilities contributed to his ill health and death. One ANC camp commander was granted amnesty for negligence in the death (AC/2000/149). | References | | MASUKU, Ezekiel Oupa | 28 | A SAYCO member and youth worker for the SACC who survived the bombing of his home by a covert unit of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch on 5 June 1986 in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. His mother died in the explosion and at least three family members were injured. Two Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives and a member of a SAP Special Investigation Unit were granted amnesty (AC/2001/027). | References | | MASUKU, Jacob Samuel | 47 | Was one of three civilians killed when a car bomb, planted by MK operatives, exploded outside the NBS building in Witbank, Transvaal, on 24 October 1988. The building was used for commercial purposes, but also housed the Witbank Security Branch offices. Three people were killed and over 20 were injured, mainly civilians. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty for the bombing (AC/2000/055). | References |
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