Makaya John Mofokeng
Makaya John
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.