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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 | | | MQUINSENI, Khuzwayo | | An Inkatha supporter who was shot dead by UDF supporters in Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, in May 1983. | References | | MQULWANA, Mzuvuliwe | 24 | Was shot and injured in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 16 March 1993 in intense political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. At least 18 people were killed in political violence in Bhambayi that month. Seventy-five homes were burnt down. | References | | MQUMAKO, Monase Letta | | Was severely beaten by supporters of a named Inkatha-aligned induna at Port Shepstone, Natal, in 1988, when the perpetrators allegedly entered her home looking for firearms. Her son was abducted, beaten and nearly drowned, allegedly because he had angered the induna. | References | | MQWEBA, Nomachule Glenrose | 36 | Was shot on 17 November 1991 in Katlehong, Transvaal, allegedly by IFP supporters during ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MRALASI, Alwinus Ndodiphela | 43 | Was part of a group of twenty six men arrested in Victoria West, Cape, on 24 April 1968, and charged with sabotage. After over a year in custody, the group was acquitted. This was part of a set of arrests and trials in the Karoo region in which Poqo networks were alleged to have conspired to rise up against the white population. The Commission found the charges to be groundless. | References | | MRASHULA, Jongintlalo | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Johannesburg, on 1 July 1986 during political conflict. | References | | MROLA, Simanga Sidwell | 17 | A UDF supporter and student activist who was detained repeatedly between 1985 and 1986 in Bloemfontein, and severely tortured by members of the SAP while in detention. After his release in 1986 he suffered a mental breakdown and was hospitalised. | References | | MROLOTA, Eunice Boniswa | 56 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) in Bisho, Ciskei, on 7 September 1992 during an ANC protest march to demand free political activity in Ciskei. Thirty people were killed and 200 people injured in the event which became known as the Bisho massacre. Two members of the former CDF were refused amnesty for the shooting (AC/2000/122). | References | | MROXISA, Neliswa | 49 | An ANC supporter and women`s activist who was detained in Worcester, Cape, on 12 June 1986, and held for three months under emergency regulations. | References | | MRUBATA, Petrus | 34 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten by named Amasolomzi vigilantes and SAP members on his arrest, with over 100 other residents in Zolani, Ashton, Cape, on 24 May 1986. His right eye was permanently damaged in the assault. He was held in custody for five months while charged with public violence, but was acquitted. | References | | MRUBATA, Pringle Oscar Ntando | 17 | Was shot and severely injured by a named Amasolomzi vigilante in Zolani, Ashton, Cape, on 24 May 1986, while he was on his way home from the funeral of an activist. Mr Mrubata was paralysed by his injury and was confined to a wheelchair until his death from related causes in February 1999. | References | | MRULEKANA, Julius | 25 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 16 December 1985, after removing burning tyres from the middle of a road in the area. He lost his sight as a result of the shooting. | References | | MRWEBI, Nkosinathi | 19 | A UDF supporter who was tortured by members of the SAP on 30 July 1986 in Hofmeyr, Cape. | References | | MSABALA, Allen Darius | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead near Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, on 15 November 1990, in intense conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | MSABALA, Sibusisiwe Lucia | 50 | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters in Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, in July 1992. | References | | MSAHILE, Treyer Freda Nidda | 46 | She had her home demolished by members of the Bophuthatswana Police acting on an eviction order from the Bophuthatswana government in Sekampaneng, Hammanskraal, Tvl, on 8 February 1993. | References | | MSANE, Babazile | 64 | An ANC supporter who lost her house on 16 March 1994 in an arson attack by IFP supporters on residents of Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | MSANE, Esau Bhekuyise | 40 | He had his home burnt down at Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 16 February 1992, when IFP supporters returning from a chief`s gathering attacked ANC hostels and homes in the area. See Esikhawini attacks. | References | | MSANE, Nkosi Christopher | 21 | Was found dead after he had been abducted by IFP supporters in Mtwalume, near Umzinto, Natal, in October 1990 in intensifying political conflict in the area. Mr Msane was perceived by the perpetrators to be an ANC supporter. | References | | MSANE, Nkosinathi | 42 | He had his home and shop burnt down by IFP supporters at Embabe, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in March 1993 in continuing political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References |
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