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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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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 | | | MTHOBI, Thomas | | A former MK operative who was killed by MK members in Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1987 or 1988. Mr Mthobi, a former bodyguard to ANC President, OR Tambo, was believed to have defected from the ANC and become an askari. One MK operative was granted amnesty for his role in the incident (AC/1999/0336). | References | | MTHOLE, Rosetta | | Was injured when a hand grenade exploded in a bus transporting workers in Heidelberg, Transvaal, on 28 September 1992. One person was killed and 13 others injured in this incident. A labour dispute between striking COSATU-aligned FAWU workers and non-striking IFP-aligned UWUSA workers resulted in violent conflict from July to December 1992. | References | | MTHOMBENI, (first name not given) | | Was shot and injured by members of the KwaNdebele Police on 31 May 1987 in Weltevrede, KwaNdebele, during conflict over independence. The police attacked a group of young men at a tavern. When they retaliated, police allegedly fired into the tavern, killing three people and injuring two. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Aaron | | Was shot and injured on 21 November 1990 when members of the SAP opened fire on community members marching from Mhluzi to Middelburg police station, Tvl, to protest against the harassment of scholars by the SAP. Five people were killed and more than eight injured. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Abel | | Was shot and injured on 21 November 1990 when members of the SAP opened fire on protesters marching from Mhluzi to Middelburg police station, Tvl, to protest against the harassment of scholars by the SAP. Five people were killed and more than eight injured. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Christina | | Was injured when a car bomb, planted by MK operatives, exploded outside the NBS building in Witbank, Tvl, on 24 October 1988. The building was used for commercial purposes, but also housed the Witbank Security Branch offices. Three people were killed and over 20 were injured, mainly civilians. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty for the bombing (AC/2000/055). | References | | MTHOMBENI, Elias Ndoloane | 26 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP-aligned Khetisi Kheswa gang members on 12 January 1991 in Sebokeng, Tvl, at the night vigil of an ANCYL member killed by the gang. Gang members threw hand grenades and fired at the mourners, killing a number of people and injuring several others. Police arrived on the scene but provided no protection, ignoring both the attackers and the injured. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Eugene Sifiso | 17 | A UDF supporter who was shot and severely injured by a named KwaNdengezi councillor in KwaNdengezi, KwaZulu, near Pinetown, Natal, on 11 March 1988 in intensifying political conflict between Inkatha and UDF supporters in the area. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Ezekiel Toyisa | 28 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed by IFP supporters in Tembisa, Tvl, on 28 October 1993. Tembisa was one of many East Rand townships embroiled in conflict between IFP-supporting hostel- dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Frans Mkhukhula | 73 | He lost his home in an attack by supporters of Chief Jack Mahlangu in July 1975 at Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, during conflict over incorporation into Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported incorporation because it would grant him chief rule but many residents resisted. | References | | MTHOMBENI, James Jabulani | 57 | An ANC supporter who had his home burnt down by IFP supporters at Mafihleni, Nqutu, KwaZulu, near Vryheid, Natal, on 7 November 1992. | References | | MTHOMBENI, James Mpeyane | | An MK member who was shot dead by police in Sebokeng, Tvl, in 1992. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Rybe Betty | 35 | She lost her home in an attack by supporters of Chief Jack Mahlangu in July 1975 at Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, during conflict over incorporation into Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported incorporation it would grant him chief rule but many residents resisted. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Samuel Tani | 50 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters looking for his son on 29 April 1992 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during conflict between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Sifiso Eugene | 17 | A UDF activist who was shot and injured by a named councillor during intensifying political conflict at KwaNdengezi, KwaZulu, near Pinetown, Natal, on 11 March 1988. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Sipho Wilmoth | | Was shot dead in Katlehong, Transvaal, when unidentified gunmen boarded a train at Germiston West station and started shooting at passengers in January 1992. The East Rand was a key site of train violence with the track from Katlehong to Kwesine station rated the line with the highest risk in South Africa. See train violence. | References | | MTHOMBENI, Willem Ncengwane | 36 | Was arrested in May 1987 in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, and detained for seven months during conflict between Imbokodo vigilantes and people resisting incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | MTHONTI, Jabu | | Was beaten and stabbed by Inkatha supporters at KwaMashu, Durban, on 8 August 1985, in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | MTHULI, Vusi Bongani | 22 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death in Odondolo, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 5 April 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | MTHULU, Mongameli | 22 | A UDF supporter who died after he was shot in the head by members of the SAP during political conflict in KwaZakele, Port Elizabeth, on 29 April 1985. Mr Mthulu had allegedly carried a toy gun, and police claimed they were shooting in self-defence. | References |
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