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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 | | | MPHUTHI, France Tseko | 21 | An ANC supporter who was subjected to electric shock torture and was severely beaten by members of the SAP in Vereeniging police station, Tvl, on 10 August 1992. Mr Mphuthi and two others were arrested and reportedly tortured because of their political activities in Sebokeng. | References | | MPHUTHI, Samuel | | Was killed when a hand grenade detonated by a named MK operative exploded on 27 November 1992 in Sebokeng, Tvl. MK and APLA members had returned from exile and were training members of the community to defend themselves against attacks by the IFP and Security Forces. The perpetrator threw the grenade after getting involved in an argument at a stokvel. Six people were killed and four were injured in the explosion. | References | | MPHUTHI, Samuel Bafana | 40 | An ANC supporter who was shot and killed on 4 October 1992 in Katlehong, Tvl, allegedly by IFP supporters. | References | | MPHUTING, Ntsemeleli | 19 | A student activist who was held by the Security Branch in Bloemfontein and Kroonstad, OFS, between April 1963 and January 1964, under the 90-day detention provision. Convicted in terms of the Suppression of Communism Act for attending two Poqo meetings, he was given a five-year sentence, all but three months of which was suspended. After his release he was continually harassed by the Security Branch, which resulted in his losing several jobs. | References | | MPIKO, Mokhethi | 49 | An ANC supporter who was shot on 28 February 1986 at a taxi rank in Khuma, Stilfontein, Tvl, by a named perpetrator who opened fire on mourners on their way to a funeral of youths shot by police. | References | | MPILA, Chris Liphinda | | Was injured when UDF supporters launched a petrol bomb attack on a bus along the N3 freeway, near Standerton, Transvaal, in March 1987. The bus was transporting Pirates soccer club players and fans to Tokoza. The Pirates were believed to be a vigilante group collaborating with community councillors and police in attacking the UDF. Three UDF supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2001/071). | References | | MPILA, Sipundla | | Was shot and injured by a UDF supporter at Simendeni section, Standerton, Transvaal, during March 1987, because he was believed to be a member of the MG Pirates soccer club, a vigilante group collaborating with community councillors and police, in attacking the UDF. One UDF supporter was granted amnesty (AC/2001/071). | References | | MPILA, Tobi Tryphinah | 46 | An ANC supporter who was shot and wounded by members of the SADF in Malelane, Transvaal, in May 1986. Members of the security forces opened fire on a crowd gathered at a stadium for a community meeting organised by the ANC. | References | | MPIND, Samkela | 24 | Was shot and severely injured in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 1 November 1993 in intense political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MPINDI, Mzwamadoda `Pinki` | | An MK operative who was shot dead by members of the security forces in a shack in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, in January 1986, two weeks after he had returned from exile. The shack was destroyed by an armoured vehicle. | References | | MPISANE, Nzimini John | | Was injured in a hand grenade explosion on 25 May 1993 in Kimberley, Cape, during an ANC protest march to the Bophuthatswana consulate. Two MK operatives threw a hand grenade at the building which bounced back into the crowd, killing one person and injuring 41 others. Two ANC members were wrongly convicted of the killing. Four MK operatives and ANC members, two of whom denied guilt, were refused amnesty (AC/2000/053 and AC/2000/241). | References | | MPISANE, Siyabonga Ndoda | 20 | A UDF supporter who was shot on 9 November 1989 when members of the KwaZulu Police opened fire on a session of the local `people`s court` at KwaMashu, Durban. Mr Mpisane died in hospital from his injuries on 23 November 1989. | References | | MPISANE, Ten Vincent | | An IFP supporter who was beaten, stabbed and strangled to death by named ANC supporters in Nyangwini, Port Shepstone, Natal, on 25 December 1993. | References | | MPISANE, Thembisile Princess | 36 | An IFP supporter who was killed by named ANC supporters in Mtwalume, near Umzinto, Natal, on 28 January 1994 in intense political conflict in the area. She was found naked with her skull crushed and stabwounds all over her body. Her husband had been killed in political violence a fortnight earlier. | References | | MPISI, Lincon Sihle | 16 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed and shot, sustaining severe injuries, by members of an ANC self-defence unit at Murchison, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 5 April 1993, allegedly during an internal feud. | References | | MPISI, Sipho Cyprian | 29 | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death by named IFP supporters in Murchison, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 1 February 1992. | References | | MPITI, Simiselo | 20 | A UDF supporter who was shot and injured by a named member of the Municipal Police in February 1990 in Bedford, Cape, during celebrations for the release of Nelson Mandela. | References | | MPLULE, Amelia | 45 | Was severely beaten by Bophuthatswana Police during a meeting at Dryharts Bathlapin tribal office in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 6 December 1990. Dryharts villagers had summoned chief Jerry Mahura to hear their grievances when Police dispersed the crowd using teargas and sjamboks . | References | | MPOFANA, Mazwi Shadreck | | A UDF supporter who had his house damaged when it was attacked by Inkatha supporters during political violence in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 December 1987. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/033). | References | | MPOFANE, Robert | | He sustained damage to his house when it was petrol-bombed by Inkatha supporters at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 8 December 1987. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References |
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