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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 MOA-MOK
| Name | Age | Description | | | MOFOKENG, Esther | | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, in 1992 because police wanted information about her son, a returned exile. | References | | MOFOKENG, Freddie | 23 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten by named right-wingers in Ermelo, Transvaal, in October 1990. | References | | MOFOKENG, Jack Tlhoriso | | Was shot dead by named perpetrators in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 10 October 1992. Four other people died in the shooting during ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | MOFOKENG, Jacob Monyatheli | 40 | Was shot in the back and thigh by a named member of the Municipal Police in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 June 1988. Mr Mofokeng is paralysed as a result of his injuries. | References | | MOFOKENG, Jacob Sello | 15 | A COSAS member and UDF supporter who was imprisoned and severely beaten by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 26 September 1986. Jacob played a prominent role in organising political meetings and boycotts during a time when youth and student organisations took a leading role in opposing apartheid. | References | | MOFOKENG, Jomo Jack `Seun` | 13 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Transvaal, on 18 May 1986. The incident took place during a joint AZAPO/UDF protest against restrictions on political activity. Police attacked protesters, sjambokking some and opening fire on others. Five other protesters were seriously injured in the attack. | References | | MOFOKENG, Kebareng Maria | 28 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Borolele, Swartruggens, Transvaal, on 14 December 1991. | References | | MOFOKENG, Kothope Johannes Matala | 26 | Was imprisoned on Robben Island for six years from 1963, allegedly because of his political activities. In prison, he was severely beaten by a named member of the Security Branch. | References | | MOFOKENG, Makaya | | Was severely injured and suffered damage to property during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, 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 | | MOFOKENG, Makaya John | 54 | Was shot and injured by members of the SADF in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 September 1984, the day after a rent boycott began during the Vaal uprising. Marches and boycotts by the community in protest at high rents and poor facilitities led to a strong police presence in the area. A number of people were killed and injured in alleged random shootings by police in an attempt to end the protest. | References | | MOFOKENG, Mamothetsi Flora Peggy | 44 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in her flat in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 16 June 1992, the anniversary of the Soweto uprising. Armed attackers, allegedly IFP supporters, broke into the flat and opened fire. At least six people died in this attack. | References | | MOFOKENG, Manhloeisa Maria | | Was hacked to death in Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992. Forty-five people died and 27 were seriously injured when IFP-supporting residents of the KwaMadala hostel descended on the Boipatong community in what is known as the Boipatong massacre, allegedly planned and carried out with the aid of the police. | References | | MOFOKENG, Mantsebeng Elizabeth Nomzimkhulu | 20 | Was assaulted by members of the SAP and then detained for four days at the Reitz police station, Transvaal, during 1993. In detention, she was tortured. The police were allegedly looking for her husband. | References | | MOFOKENG, Maria | | Was killed during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, 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 | | MOFOKENG, Mashashadu Goodman | 16 | Was shot dead by ANC supporters during political conflict at Mtunzini, Natal, on 3 September 1993. | References | | MOFOKENG, Maureen | | A COSAS member who was shot dead, allegedly by members of the Municipal Police, in Katlehong, Transvaal, while taking part in a march in support of a rent boycott on 17 February 1985. | References | | MOFOKENG, Mbongeni | 22 | An ANCYL member who was detained and tortured in Tsakane, Brakpan, Transvaal, in June 1986. Mr Mofokeng was involved in organising protests and consumer boycotts. He was allegedly detained and tortured again at Brakpan police station, in 1987. | References | | MOFOKENG, Michael Dikotsi | 31 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Gelukwaarts, Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS), on 17 February 1991, while trying to escape from members of the Three Million gang. | References | | MOFOKENG, Mmathabang Alinah | 48 | Was with his family when their home, in Duduza, Nigel, Tvl, was destroyed by a petrol bomb on 13 November 1993 during conflict between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | MOFOKENG, Moeketsi Sylvester | 42 | A NUM member and shopsteward who was detained by the SAP and assaulted in Welkom, OFS, on 30 April 1984, for his role in organising a strike in the Vaal Reef mines. Mr Mofokeng went into exile on 28 January1986 and, according to the ANC, died in a UNITA ambush in Angola on 13 October 1988. | References |
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