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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 MK
| Name | Age | Description | | | MKHATHSWA, Linah | 59 | Was shot with rubber bullets by members of the SAP during political conflict in Nelspruit, Transvaal. | References | | MKHATJWA, Adam | 23 | An ANC supporter who was severely tortured and beaten while in police custody on suspicion that he participated in an arson attack on a house at Nelspruit, Transvaal, in May 1986. | References | | MKHATSHA, Veleleni Enoch | 69 | An ANC supporter who lost two huts in an arson attack in Pholile, Matatiele, Natal, on 30 April 1990 in intense conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. Following the unbanning of political organisations, local villagers, including leading members of the community, resisted attempts by the ANC to establish branches in the Pholile and KwaMango areas of Matatiele in March and April 1990. From 27 to 30 April 1990 about 12 homes belonging to ANC supporters were burnt down by known perpetrators carrying traditional weapons. | References | | MKHATSHWA, Angelina | 28 | Was sprayed with a chemical that made her choke and was severely beaten by alleged members of the SAP in Nkomazi, Komatipoort, Transvaal, on 13 April 1990 looking for information about the whereabouts of an arms cache. Police suspected her late husband who had returned from exile and was allegedly shot by police, would have told her the whereabouts of the arms cache. | References | | MKHATSHWA, Moses | 17 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP on 27 July 1990 in Matsulu, KaNgwane, because he was suspected of being an ANC supporter. | References | | MKHATSHWA, Smangaliso | | Was targeted for killing by members of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch. Mkhatshwa was a clergyman, an official in the Southern African Catholic Bishops` Conference and patron of the UDF. An unsuccessful attempt on his life was made at the Durban airport during 1987. Two of the conspirators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0030 and AC/1999/0032). | References | | MKHATSHWA, Tryphinah | | Was shot in April 1994 in Tokoza, Tranvaal, allegedly by NPKF members during political conflict in the area in the run-up to the April 1994 election. | References | | MKHATSWA, Bokweni Bethuel | | Was tortured, mutilated and burnt by members of the community and named ANC supporters in Nkomazi-West district, Komatipoort, Transvaal, on 6 June 1986 in retaliation for his brother having killed a chief. His two brothers were killed with him in the same manner in full view of the community. Five perpetrators were charged, convicted of murder and sentenced. | References | | MKHATSWA, December | | Was tortured, mutilated and burnt by named ANC supporters and members of the community in Nkomazi-West district, Komatipoort, Transvaal, on 6 June 1986 because he was accused of killing a chief. Despite Mr Mkhatswa`s alleged confession, his two brothers were killed with him in the same manner in full view of the community because they were suspected of opposing the new chief. Five perpetrators were charged, convicted of murder and sentenced. | References | | MKHATSWA, Jonathan | | Was tortured, mutilated and burnt by named ANC supporters and community members in Nkomazi-West district, Komatipoort, Transvaal, on 6 June 1986 in revenge for his brother having killed the chief. His two brothers were killed with him in the same manner in full view of the community. Five perpetrators were charged, convicted of murder and sentenced. | References | | MKHATSWA, Vitah Nakile | 18 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Nelspruit, Transvaal, during a protest march to the Tonga police station to demand the release of arrested local leaders on 12 May 1986. | References | | MKHELE, Jabulane | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 18 February 1986 during the six-day war when security forces moved into the area to counteract the relative success of community structures after town councillors were expelled. | References | | MKHESENG, Willbeloved Xakekile | 19 | An ANC supporter who was shot by members of the SAP in Burgersdorp, Cape, on 26 January 1986. Police opened fire during clashes with protesters during a consumer boycott. Mr Mkheseng died three days later, on the way to Pelenomi hospital in Bloemfontein. | References | | MKHETHWA, Marhoborhobo | | An ANC member who was detained in 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, because of his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | MKHETSHANE, Funani | | Was shot dead in 1992 during political conflict in Tokoza, Transvaal, allegedly by IFP supporters. | References | | MKHETSHANE, Nopasile | 43 | Was severely beaten in 1992 during political conflict in Tokoza, Transvaal, allegedly by IFP supporters. | References | | MKHIMISHE, (first name not given) | | Suffered severe emotional trauma as a result of an arson attack on Khanya House, the headquarters of the Southern African Catholic Bishops` Conference, in Pretoria on 12 October 1988. The victims were trapped in the burning building for some time before being rescued. Twelve Vlakplaas operatives and seven other Security Branch Headquarters operatives, including senior personnel, were granted amnesty (AC/2000/215). | References | | MKHIWANE, Michael | 57 | A town council member who lost his house and all his belongings in an arson attack by UDF supporters in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 1 September 1984. Councillors were forced to resign by the UDF movement in the township as they were seen as apartheid puppets. | References | | MKHIZE, (first name not given) | | An IFP supporter who lost his home in an arson attack in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 2 May 1991 because he lived in a predominantly ANC area. That day the ANC held a rally at the Orlando stadium and the IFP held one at the George Goch stadium. Supporters of both parties attacked each other after the rallies, resulting in a number of deaths, injuries and damage to property. | References | | MKHIZE, (the family) | | The Mkhize family were ANC supporters, but they were constantly harassed by other ANC supporters in the Durban area during 1991, allegedly because the family was thought to be supportive of the IFP. | References |
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