Mahlasela Paul Mhlongo
Mahlasela Paul
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.