full_name: Ephraim Thami Mthethwa
firstname: Ephraim Thami
description: 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.