Mahlasela Paul Mhlongo
An ANC supporter who was arrested and tortured by members of the SAP in Komatipoort, Transvaal, on 17 December 1976. Police allegedly tore up Mr Mhlongo`s reference book, subjected him to electric shock torture and beat him because he refused to admit he was a Frelimo soldier sent by Samora Machel. When he finally made a false confession, he  was charged and sentenced to nine months` imprisonment in Barberton.