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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 MT
| Name | Age | Description | | | MTHETHWA, Beshwara | 50 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead in Mabhuyeni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 14 February 1994 in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bethuwee | 15 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the Kabasa gang and SADF in kaNyamazane, Nelspruit, Tvl, on 16 June 1986. Bethuwee was among a group of people returning from a meeting singing freedom songs. | References | | MTHETHWA, Betty | 40 | She had her house burnt down by IFP supporters in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 16 February 1992, when IFP supporters returning from a chief`s gathering attacked ANC hostels and homes in the area. See Esikhawini attacks. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bhekilifa | 48 | An ANC supporter who had his house burnt down by IFP supporters in the Mahaqwa area, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 1 January 1991. The perpetrators were allegedly trying to purge the area of ANC supporters. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bhekizenzo Moses | | Was shot dead on 22 July 1992 when unidentified IFP supporters attacked a bus transporting employees to the Alusaf smelter at Richards Bay, Natal. Ten men were killed, nine of whom were allegedly COSATU members. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bheko Phillip | 19 | He disappeared in August 1991, and his decomposed body was found in a forest in Ntamtengayo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in November 1991. He was reportedly killed by ANC supporters who accused him of being an IFP supporter. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bhekuyise | 45 | Was shot and stabbed to death by IFP supporters at Umgababa, KwaZulu, near Durban, in Umkomaas, near Durban, on 16 March 1992. Mr Mthethwa was attacked after leaving home to look for his children, who were ANC supporters and who had been pursued by unidentified people. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bonga | | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by unidentified perpetrators in KwaMthethwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 26 January 1994 in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bongani | | He had his house burnt down by IFP supporters in KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu, near Richards Bay, Natal, on 24 March 1994 in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the run-up to the April 1994 elections. His two sisters and brother were shot and stabbed to death in the attack. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bongani Sindrie | 18 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by Inkatha supporters at Emagadini, KwaZulu, near Mtunzini, Natal, on 3 March 1990. Mr Mthethwa and other young people were toyi-toying and singing freedom songs when they were attacked. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bonginkosi Phanga | 53 | Was shot dead by unidentified perpetrators at Mangezi, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 16 March 1994 in political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters before the April 1994 elections. | References | | MTHETHWA, Bonisiwe | | Was shot and killed by IFP supporters in Empangeni, Natal, during political conflict in the area in 1990. | References | | MTHETHWA, Brenda Mbalenhle | 23 | She lost her home in an arson attack in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters at Ntuze, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 24 June 1993. | References | | MTHETHWA, Casheleni | 43 | An IFP supporter who had her house at Mtamtengane, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, burnt down by ANC supporters on 25 August 1991. | References | | MTHETHWA, Chizelubani | | An IFP supporter who had her house burnt down in an arson attack by unidentified perpetrators in Njobokazi, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, during intense political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area in 1989. | References | | MTHETHWA, Dumisani | 17 | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Matshana, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 18 July 1992. His father and brother were killed in the same incident. | References | | MTHETHWA, Elizabeth | 25 | Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Tvl, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least 66 people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | MTHETHWA, Emmanuel | 24 | An ANC supporter who disappeared from Entshawini, KwaZulu, near Stanger, Natal, in December 1992, during ongoing political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. He has not been seen since and is presumed dead. | References | | MTHETHWA, Emmanuel Bongani | 19 | An ANC supporter who had his house burnt down by IFP supporters in Mpevu, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 25 December 1993. | References | | MTHETHWA, Ephraim Thami | 22 | A UDF supporter who allegedly hanged himself while in solitary confinement in Sentela police station, Lamontville, Durban, on 25 August 1984. He was accused of using his church choral activities as a cover to assist would-be ANC operatives across the Lesotho border. His two brothers were detained with him and testified to his severe beatings and torture. The brothers were released two months before the family was informed of Mr Mtethwa`s alleged suicide. No death certificate was issued. | References |
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