Name | Age | Description | |
MASHOENG, Mpho Desmond (aka 'Derrick Mashobane') | 25 | A SANSCO member from Bloemfontein who was killed with two others in an ambush near Bhunya, Swaziland, on 12 February 1989. The three were lured into the ambush by an askari purporting to be an MK operative. The Security Branch then spread a rumour that they had been killed by the ANC on suspicion of being police informers. The operation was conducted by Vlakplaas and Section D of Security Branch headquarters. Nineteen operatives from Vlakplaas and Security Branch headquarters, were granted amnesty by majority decision (AC/2001/227a). | References |
MASHOGOANE, Mamareloana Berenis | 34 | She had her house burnt down in an arson attack in Maboloka, Bophuthatswana, on 7 May 1977 during conflict over the chieftaincy of the area. | References |
MASHOKWE, Molefi Godfrey | 33 | A UDF activist and ANC supporter who was arrested and severely tortured by policemen in Mmabatho, Bophuthatswana, in 1985, after which he was detained for three months. He was again detained and tortured by a named member of the Bophuthatswana Police in 1989, after which he fled South Africa, causing him to lose his house and his job. | References |
MASHONGOANE, David | | Was shot dead in his taxi in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 9 February 1991 during political conflict in the area. The taxi industry was a key area of conflict in the early 1990s. In October 1993 the SAP identified taxi wars as one of the major causes of violence in South Africa. | References |
MASHONGOANE, Ezekiel | 46 | He lost his house and furniture in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophutha-tswana, on 7 May 1976 during conflict between two chiefs in the area. | References |
MASHONGOANE, Joas Letsepa | 43 | He lost his house and possessions in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, on 7 May 1976 during conflict between two chiefs in the area. | References |
MASHONGOANE, Matlaselo Jacob | 42 | He had his home damaged in an arson attack at Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, in 1976 during conflict between two chiefs in the area. | References |
MASHONGOANE, Phehello Samson | 15 | He lost his home in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, in 1976 during conflict over the chieftaincy of the area. | References |
MASHOPE, Lubenyu Flora | | Was killed on 17 June 1992 in the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). | References |
MASHUMI, Melvin Mluleki | 25 | An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 25 October 1990, leaving him paralysed. At least eight people were killed that day by police and supporters of the town council, during and after a mass march to express community opposition to the council. | References |
MASHUMPA, Lucas | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against a previous attack by ANC-supporting squatters and approximately one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people were killed and twenty five vehicles were burnt. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson but were acquitted due to lack of evidence. | References |
MASHWABANA, Wiseman | | Was shot dead while travelling in a taxi which was ambushed by IFP supporters in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 31 July 1993. The attackers set fire to the taxi, burning their victims` bodies. | References |
MASHYIANE, January | | A traditional healer who was necklaced by ANC supporters on 5 September 1986 during resistance to KwaNdebele independence. ANC supporters targeted traditional healers in their campaign against incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References |
MASHYIANE, Lololo | | Was abducted and forced to watch his father, a traditional healer, being necklaced by ANC supporters in KwaNdebele, on 5 September 1986. ANC supporters targeted traditional healers in their campaign against incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References |
MASIA, Joseph | 22 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at Ga-Rankuwa, Bophuthatswana, on 7 March 1990 during protests in the township. His body was found two weeks later at Ga-Rankuwa police station. | References |
MASIA, Tebello Gloria | 52 | Was shot in the eye and partially blinded by members of the SAP in Koffiefontein, Orange Free State (OFS), in 1993. Police were allegedly shooting randomly at people on the street during a student protest in the township, when Ms Masia was hit. | References |
MASIBA, John Zozman | 31 | A UDF supporter who was charged with public violence and sentenced to two years` imprisonment in July 1986 at Port Elizabeth, allegedly because of his involvement in the political conflict in the Eastern Cape. | References |
MASIBA, Mlungiswa Justice | 41 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Dannhauser, near Vryheid, Natal on 12 February 1991. The perpetrators, allegedly acting with the support of the Dana Mine management during a wage dispute at this mine, were attempting to expel Xhosa-speaking employees from the mine. Those who did not leave were killed. | References |
MASIBEKELO, Vincent Templeton Reginald | 33 | He lost his house in Nyanga Bush, Cape Town, in May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks. | References |
MASIBI, Charles Tjale | 29 | An ANC secretary who was severely assaulted by two SAP members in KwaKwatsi, Koppies, Orange Free State (OFS), in August 1992. The assault took place at a time of heightened political tension and boycotts in the area. Mr Masibi has developed epilepsy due to injuries sustained. | References |