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Content
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 | | | MHLANGA, Cornilius | 17 | Was shot dead by members of the SADF in Ivory Park, near Tembisa, Transvaal, on 3 August 1993. The SADF was called in to monitor violence between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents during a stayaway. When the army arrived they allegedly opened fire on residents. | References | | MHLANGA, Derrick | | Was shot dead by a named IFP supporter in Estcourt, Natal, in August 1992, during ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MHLANGA, Elizabeth Mduduzi | | Was beaten to death by IFP supporters, one of whom is named, at Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, in June 1993 in continuing political conflict in the area. | References | | MHLANGA, Elmon Mphamba | | Was shot by members of the SADF on 17 August 1992 in Mangweni, near Komatipoort, Transvaal, during a consumer boycott. | References | | MHLANGA, Johannes Mfanethu | 43 | An ANC supporter who was shot in train violence at the station in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992. Mr Mhlanga was shot in the head and pelvis, resulting in paralysis of his right leg. | References | | MHLANGA, Jongilizwe Thanduxolo | 33 | He had his house burnt down in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1993 in continuing political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. More than 300 people died violently in Bhambayi during 1993. Hundreds of homes were burnt down. | References | | MHLANGA, Makambeni Levit | 67 | Was tortured and his house was burnt down by local youths at kaNyamazane, Nelspruit, Transvaal, on 7 November 1989. | References | | MHLANGA, Malefane Samuel | | He died after his head was smashed with a heavy object by members of the SAP at Diepkloof, Soweto, on 17 June 1976 during the Soweto uprising. | References | | MHLANGA, Marie Thembisile | 37 | An ANC supporter who was severely injured when IFP supporters shot and stabbed her in her home at Ezakheni, KwaZulu, near Ladysmith, Natal, on 9 March 1994, during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. Her house was burnt down in the incident and she was forced to flee the area. | References | | MHLANGA, Mbulelo Anderson | 17 | A member of the UDF-supporting AmaButho who was handcuffed, suffocated and beaten by members of the SAP while in detention in Sanlam Building, Strand Street, Port Elizabeth in April 1980. Mr Mhlanga was arrested for throwing petrol bombs at the police, and charged with Intimidation Act 56. He was imprisoned for two years of a four-year sentence, in St Alban`s prison, Port Elizabeth. See AmaButho. | References | | MHLANGA, Moses | 24 | A COSAS member who was shot dead by a named member of the Pan-African Students Organisation (PASO) in KwaThema, Transvaal, on 30 March 1994 during conflict between COSAS and PASO. The PASO member accused Mr Mhlanga of being a police spy. | References | | MHLANGA, Njabulo | | Was shot dead by a named IFP supporter at Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, during May 1992 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MHLANGA, Ntombifikile Eunice | 28 | A UDF supporter who had her house in KwaHaza, near Howick, Natal, burnt down by Inkatha supporters on 26 April 1989 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MHLANGA, Tsunana Jonnas | 50 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Entshawini, KwaZulu, near Stanger, Natal, on 7 December 1981. Mr Mhlanga, who had recently returned from abroad, was allegedly being watched by the SAP, on suspicion of being a `communist`. | References | | MHLANGA, Zingisile Kidwell | 36 | An ANC supporter who was shot by members of the Ciskei Police near Egerton railway station, Mdantsane, Ciskei, on 4 August 1983 while trying to board a train during the Mdantsane bus boycott. | References | | MHLANGENI, Oscar Amos | | Mhlangeni and five other scholars were interrogated, tortured and killed by AZAPO members in Soweto, Johannesburg on 1 August 1986. The incident was sparked off by the burning of the house of an AZAPO leader and the youths were believed to have been responsible for the arson. Three perpetrators were refused amnesty, and one was granted amnesty. (AC/2000/179 and AC/99/0230) | References | | MHLANGENYAMA, Thembalethu | 57 | He had his house burnt down in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1993 in intense political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. More than 300 people died violently in Bhambayi in 1993. Hundreds of homes were burnt down. | References | | MHLANGU, Tunywandi | 61 | An ANC supporter who had her house in Nokweja, Ixopo, Natal, burnt down by IFP supporters on 28 July 1993. More than 110 people fled the area after their homes were burnt down. | References | | MHLANTI, Bhekisisa | 21 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed and severely injured by IFP supporters at the railway station in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 22 July 1993. The attack took place because the train was transporting mostly Xhosa-speaking commuters presumed to be ANC supporters. Between 1990 and 1993, 572 people died in train violence initiated by groups opposed to a democratic transition. | References | | MHLAULI, Sicelo | | A UDF activist who was one of the Cradock Four abducted by the Eastern Cape Security Branch while travelling to Cradock, on 27 June 1985. He was shot and stabbed near Port Elizabeth, after which his body was burnt. Six Eastern Cape Security Branch operatives, including the divisional commander, were refused amnesty for the killings. The commander of Vlakplaas was granted amnesty for knowledge of the incident (AC/1999/0350). | References |
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