MATSIE, Adelade

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Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Matwabeng, Senekal, Orange Free State (OFS), on 11 February 1990, when student protesters, who had been marching to celebrate the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, ran through the Matsie home, pursued by members of the SAP. Ms Matsie`s 12-year-old granddaughter was also shot and injured. The following day, her husband was shot dead by the police.