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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 MAT-MAZ
| Name | Age | Description | | | MAZIBUKO, Elizabeth | 63 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by a named member of the KwaZulu Police and other IFP supporters in Nyanini, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, on 8 May 1993. Ms Mazibuko`s son was also killed in the attack. The family had received death threats after complaining to the police about IFP youths firing random shots at night. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Elizabeth Titi | | Was injured when a hand grenade, thrown by a member of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU), exploded in her home in Soweto, Johannes-burg, on 2 October 1992. One person was killed and several others were injured. One SDU member was granted amnesty (AC/1998/090). | References | | MAZIBUKO, Ellie Ntombana | 55 | An ANC supporter who had her home in Katlehong, Transvaal, burnt down on 3 July 1993, allegedly by IFP supporters. Ms Mazibuko`s husband and daughter both died in the attack. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Funani | 43 | Was arrested, together with her family, in Hibberdene, Natal, on 1 November 1987 and detained for four days. Members of the SAP allegedly accused her husband of being involved in political activity. They surrounded the house and forced the family out using teargas. His husband was shot dead in the incident. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Gugwana | 30 | He had his house in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, destroyed in an arson attack by Inkatha members in October 1989 in intense political conflict between Inkatha and UDF supporters in the area. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Hlakaniphani Wiseman | 17 | A member of the ANC-supporting `Amaqola` youth group, was found dead in Ezakheni, KwaZulu, near Ladysmith, Natal, on 13 March 1993. He was believed to have been killed by a named ANC supporter in serious conflict between two factions. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Infern | | Was shot and killed by members of an ANCself-defence unit (SDU) at his brother`s home in Tokoza, Transvaal, during 1993. Two others were killed in the same attack. One SDU was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0243). | References | | MAZIBUKO, Isak | 41 | An ANC supporter who was killed when thrown from a moving train between Katlehong and Wadeville stations in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 20 August 1993. Between 1990 and 1993, five hundred and seventy two people died in train violence. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Johannes Veli | 20 | A member of COSAS who was injured when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058). See Operation Zero Zero. | References | | MAZIBUKO, John Maphakula | 15 | Was shot twice in the head and four times in the back by members of the SAP while walking away from them in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 11 June 1985 because he was actively involved in student politics. A murder charge was laid but the policeman could not be found. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Joseph | | Was killed when a hand grenade, thrown by a member of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU), exploded in his home in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 2 October 1992. One person was killed and several others were injured. One SDU member was granted amnesty (AC/1998/090). | References | | MAZIBUKO, Joseph Mfanakadliwa | 52 | A member of the SAP who was shot dead by ANC supporters while waiting at a bus stop at Osizweni, KwaZulu, near Newcastle, on 21 April 1988. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Joseph Titus (aka 'Boja Boja') | 18 | A member of COSAS who was severely injured when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058). See Operation Zero Zero. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Levis | | Was burnt to death in an arson attack on his home in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 3 July 1993, allegedly by IFP supporters. His daughter also died in the attack. The attack took place during political conflict in the area. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Linah Masesi | 51 | Was severely beaten by three CP supporters in Brakpan, Transvaal, on 14 December 1988. One of the perpetrators is named. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Lindinkosi Clive | 23 | Was shot dead by a named member of the KwaZulu Police and other IFP supporters in Nyanini, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, on 8 May 1993. His mother was also killed in the attack. The family had received death threats after complaining to the police about IFP youths firing random shots at night. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Lita Nombango (aka 'Mumsy Khuzwayo') | 47 | An MK member who was detained on 23 July 1988 in Manzini, Swaziland, by ANC security after the killing of a number of MK operatives for whose transport into South Africa she was responsible. She was initially held in Mozambique and then in Zambia for over a year. During her incarceration, she was subjected to repeated severe ill-treatment and torture, including a staged execution. She was later transferred to a prison in Tanzania where she was held until December 1992 when she returned to South Africa. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Lucia Mampi | 38 | Was forced from her home and displaced by IFP supporters in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in 1992. Hundreds of people had their homes forcibly occupied by IFP supporters in the area following clashes between hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Lukas | 59 | Was stabbed in Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 11 April 1993 by unidentified people who boarded his taxi and accused him of being an IFP supporter during conflict between IFP and ANC suporters in the area. Mr Mazibuko died of his injuries eight months later. | References | | MAZIBUKO, Mandla | | Was one of three suspected vigilantes pursued and hacked to death by UDF supporters in Standerton, Transvaal, in June 1987, because he was believed to have collaborated with members of the MG Pirates soccer club and community councillors to persecute UDF supporters. Conflict between UDF supporters and the Pirates had led to a number of deaths and injuries. Two UDF supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2001/071). | References |
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