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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 | | | MOTSWENI, Bitana Emma | 40 | She had her house destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu supported the proposal to incorporate Goederede into Lebowa because it would grant him chief rule, but many residents resisted incorporation, which resulted in attacks on property and people. | References | | MOTUMI, Israel Lepekola | 21 | An ANC supporter who was killed by Inkatha supporters in Clermont, near Durban, on 19 January 1990 in political conflict over the incorporation of the township into KwaZulu. | References | | MOUKANGOE, Sarah Mantwa | 39 | Was detained and tortured by a named member of the SAP in February 1986 in Nebo, Lebowa, for burning down the house of a member of the SAP. | References | | MOUMAKWA, Elizabeth | 33 | Was beaten, hacked and severely injured on 5 January 1991 in Lehurutshe, Bophuthatswana, during conflict over the incorporation of the area into Bophuthatswana. | References | | MOUMAKWA, Ntebo | 13 | Was burnt to death when his sister`s house was set alight on 5 January 1991 in Lehurutshe, Bophuthatswana, during conflict over incorporation into Bophuthatswana. | References | | MOUMAKWE, Moses Mataiwa | | An ANC supporter who was detained and assaulted on 15 December 1989 in Lehurutshe, Bophuthatswana, by a named member of the Bophuthatswana Police during political conflict in the area. | References | | MOVHE, Violet | | She died when she was assaulted with sticks and stones by a large crowd of community residents at Manavhela, Venda, on 8 February 1990. She was accused of using witchcraft to hinder the work of political activists in the area. At a meeting, residents resolved to force her to leave the area, but killed Ms Movhe while confronting her. Three ANC supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2000/094). | References | | MOXHAM, John Arthur | 51 | A member of the SADF who was injured on 10 March 1989 when an MK operative detonated an explosive device planted at the SADF`s Natal Command headquarters in Durban. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/153). | References | | MOYAKE, Daisy Nolesson | 67 | An ANC supporter who was shot by IFP-aligned Toaster gang members in Tembisa, Tvl, on 9 March 1992. Tembisa was embroiled in political conflict between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | MOYANA, Sanangele Getrude | 32 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP supporters in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 12 July 1993 in a spate of drive-by shootings that killed 14 people. | References | | MOYANE, Bernadette Disebo | 34 | Was beaten by members of the SAP while returning from a mass funeral in Evaton, Tvl, on 15 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising. | References | | MOYENI, Thembani | 18 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by ADM supporters during political conflict in Peddie, Ciskei, on 9 January 1994. | References | | MOYES, Gavin David | | A policeman who suffered an attempt on his life when he and his colleagues attempted to stop a vehicle occupied by an MK unit on 7 July 1990 in Nyanga, Cape Town. An MK operative in the vehicle opened fire, killing one policeman. One MK operative applied for and was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0331). | References | | MOYI, Sizakele Ephron | | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP and SADF on 1 May 1991 in Katlehong, Tvl, while returning by taxi from an ANC rally. | References | | MOYISE, Diyan | | An ANC member who was arrested, interrogated and assaulted by fellow ANC members near Lusaka, Zambia, during 1979 to 1982. One ANC member, who later became an askari, was granted amnesty (AC/2000/228). | References | | MOYISWA, Sikinkili | 75 | Was detained and tortured in June 1960 and in 1970 in Flagstaff, Transkei, because of his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | MOYO, Norman Baye | 22 | Was detained and beaten after police opened fire on a crowd gathered to protest against police brutality at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana on 26 March 1986. Eleven people were killed and 200 injured when a member of the Bophuthatswana police gave a command to open fire. See City Rocks shooting. | References | | MOZELEPA, (no first name given) | | A PHOYCO member who was detained by named members of the SAP in Bethlehem, OFS, on 20 June 1986, during a protest to demand the release of political detainees. The police fired shots at the demonstrators, and arrested some Phoyco members. In detention, they were tortured. | References | | MPAHLA, Jomo (aka `Jilly Khumalo`) | 25 | An MK operative, and formerly a professional boxer, who was killed by mutineers in Pango camp, Angola, in May 1985. Dissatisfaction in MK training camps in Angola led to mutinies at the Viana and Pango camps in 1984. Both mutinies were put down with loss of lives on both sides. Mr Mpahla was from Mdantsane, Ciskei. | References | | MPAHLA, Mcinjana | | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP in Zwelitsha, Ciskei, on 1 January 1990. | References |
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