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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 MK
| Name | Age | Description | | | MKETI, Rex Meyisi | 30 | An APLA member from Umtata, Transkei, who was shot dead by Basotho paramilitary force members at Qacha`s Nek, Lesotho, close to the Lesotho-Transkei border, in March 1985. Five other APLA members died in this incident, which occurred at a time of increased LLA activity in the area aimed at destabilising the pro-ANC government of Chief Leabua Jonathan. The Basotho security forces claimed they had mistaken the APLA unit for LLA members. APLA and the LLA were closely connected at the time. | References | | MKETI, Sophia Nomahlubi | 60 | Was detained in December 1978 for three months by members of the Security Branch and held in various prisons in Umtata, Transkei, allegedly because she visited her son, an APLA member, in hospital. | References | | MKETI, Trevor Xola Raymond Mvelase | 23 | An APLA member who was detained in December 1978 by members of the Security Branch in Umtata, Transkei. He was reportedly kept naked in a cell for a month. | References | | MKETI, Valencia Tembisa | | An APLA supporter who was detained by members of the Security Branch in December 1978 and held at a prison in Umtata, Transkei. Ms Mketi was accused of harbouring trained terrorists. | References | | MKHABELA, Bongani William | 20 | An ANCYL member who was stabbed to death in Pietermaritzburg, on 3 February 1990 in political conflict between Inkatha and ANC supporters following the unbanning of political organisations the day before. | References | | MKHABELA, Joseph | | A taxi driver who was shot dead in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 16 March 1994. One ANC self-defence unit (SDU) member, who claimed to believe that Mr Mkhabela was an IFP supporter, was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0017). | References | | MKHABELA, Mandla Metro | 24 | An ANCYL member who was shot in the leg and chest by members of the SAP at Boschfontein community ground in Nelspruit, Transvaal, in June 1986 during a community meeting. | References | | MKHABELA, Mpaniseni Godfrey | 19 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in a drive-by shooting in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 25 July 1993. Between January and October 1993, one hundred and thirty nine people were killed in drive-by shootings. | References | | MKHABELA, Sizwe | 15 | A UDF supporter who was shot and severely injured by a named Inkatha supporter in the streets of Clermont, near Durban, in 1986 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MKHABELA, Thembelihle Constance | 43 | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters at Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 27 December 1992. | References | | MKHABELA, Wallace | | He survived an attempt on his life in 1987 when an explosive device was thrown into his home at Matsulu, KaNgwane, by SADF members who believed him to be an ANC member. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/2001/277). | References | | MKHABILE, Mzikhaya Dekstad | 25 | Was arrested and beaten by police in 1960 in Paarl, Cape, in connection with the anti-Pass Law campaign. He was again arrested, severely beaten and tortured after participating in the Poqo march to storm the police station in Paarl, on 21 November 1962. He was then sentenced in 1963 to 12 years` imprisonment for sabotage. While serving his sentence on Robben Island, he was subjected to beatings and humiliating treatment. | References | | MKHALANI, Nontetho Meslinah | 34 | An ANC supporter who had her house at Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters in February 1992 in intense political confict in the area. | References | | MKHALIPHI, Stella Zelfa | 65 | She had her house at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by Inkatha supporters in 1989, in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MKHALIPHI, Theophillus | | An ANC and SACP member who disappeared from Johannesburg, after the banning of the liberation movements in 1960 and was presumed to have joined the ANC in exile. His wife was left to fend for herself and their children, and they were constantly harassed by members of the Security Branch during his absence. It was later found that Mr Mkhaliphi was killed in the Wankie campaign in Zimbabwe during 1967. | References | | MKHALIPI, Sizani Agnes | 50 | Was injured when her house was petrol-bombed by members of the KwaZulu Police during political conflict at Ntuzuma, near Durban, on 6 March 1989. | References | | MKHANAZI, Thandazile | 26 | She had her house in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters, allegedly assisted by members of the ISU, during 1993 in intense political conflict between the `Red` and `Green` factions. | References | | MKHASIBE, Mzungezwa | | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP at Mpophomeni, KwaZulu, near Howick, Natal, in April 1990. It is alleged that the police opened fire on a group of people watching the retreat of Inkatha supporters who had earlier attacked the community. | References | | MKHASIBE, Petros Sibonelo | 30 | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death on 14 February 1993 in Ntuzuma, near Durban, in continuing political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | MKHASIBE, Thomas Muzi | 30 | Was shot dead by a named ANC supporter on 23 February 1993 in Sebokeng, Transvaal. The perpetrator was allegedly involved in car hijackings and armed robberies. | References |
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