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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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Structure
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 P
| Name | Age | Description | | | PITSE, Prince | | Was abducted and assaulted by a member of the ANC’s Security Department in Johannesburg, in April 1994. The applicant suspected that Mr Pitse and others had broken into his minibus and stolen sensitive ANC security-related documents and other goods, which were then handed to an IFP supporter. The applicant was granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2001/066). | References | | PITSI, Richard | 32 | Was shot and injured on 9 September 1991 in Mapetla, Soweto, Johannesburg, by alleged members of the ISU. There was a rent boycott at the time and the situation in the area was tense. | References | | PITSO, Arthur Setaba | 76 | An SACP supporter who was stabbed to death by unidentified persons at his home in Ladybrand, OFS, on 28 October 1972. Mr Pitso had organised stayaways, boycotts and other political activities, and was labelled a troublemaker by police in the area. | References | | PITSO, Daniel | 21 | Was killed when he was shot dead in the back of his head by members of the SAP at Phuma-Ma-Sebethane football grounds in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 10 July 1992 during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters. SAP members were patrolling the area, but added to the conflict by randomly shooting and arresting youth. | References | | PITSO, Johannes | 36 | Was shot dead on 25 June 1993 in Katlehong, Tvl, during clashes between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | PITSO, Manana | | Was shot and injured, allegedly by members of the SAP, in Sebokeng, Tvl, at the night vigil for Christopher Nangalembe, an ANCYL member, on 12 January 1990. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | PITSO, Mengu Elizabeth | 59 | Was shot in the hand and leg and severely injured while taking down her washing at home in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 21 March 1992. Conflict between ANC and IFP supporters resulted in random attacks on homes and people. Ms Pitso’s husband was also injured when he tried to help her. Ms Pitso had her leg amputated as a result of her injuries. | References | | PITSO, Rosta Malehloa | 30 | Was injured in a shooting by alleged members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Tvl, while attending a night vigil for Christopher Nangalembe, an ANCYL member, on 12 January 1990. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | PITSO, Simon Tukkies | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 22 March 1974. | References | | PITSO, Tebello | | Was shot and injured, allegedly by members of the SAP, in Sebokeng, Tvl, at the night vigil for Christopher Nangalembe, an ANCYL member, on 12 January 1990. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | PITSO, Victor Goalatlhwe | 21 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana police in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 12 April 1990. Police accused him of inciting villagers against Chief Molale. | References | | PITTAWAY, Andrew James | | Was injured in what became known as the Magoo’s bar bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least 74 other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | PITYANA, Mxoleli Dalton | | Was hacked to death by AmaAfrika members at Khayelitsha, Uitenhage, Cape, on 13 February 1990, during intense political conflict between UDF and AmaAfrika supporters. The perpetrators had allegedly been looking for his brother, a UDF supporter. | References | | PITZER, Karin Antoinette | | 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 | | PLAAITJIE, (first names not given) | | An alleged member of ‘Noksi’s gang’, who was stoned and shot to death in Tumahole, Parys, OFS, on 1 May 1992, by two self-defence unit (SDU) members and a third person. Two ANC SDU members and a third person were granted amnesty (AC/1997/0044). | References | | PLAAKIE, Moeketsi George | 38 | Was severely beaten, allegedly by members of the SAP, in June 1985 in Ratanda, near Heidelberg, Tvl, because he was a SANCO member. He was detained in both 1985 and 1986. | References | | PLAATJIE, Andile Alfred | | A CRADORA member who was stabbed to death by members of the SAP during protests in Lingelihle, Cradock, Cape, on 16 July 1986. | References | | PLAATJIE, Ezekiel Lebuso | 50 | Was beaten and had his nose broken by Bophuthatswana Police in Thaba Nchu, Bophuthatswana, on 15 July 1992 when police disrupted a funeral and attacked mourners. | References | | PLAATJIE, Luthando Patrick | 19 | Was shot dead by two members of the SAP during political unrest in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Cape, on 21 April 1986. | References | | PLAATJIE, Napho Boy | 18 | An AZASM member who was tortured by a named member of the SAP in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, in January 1986. His brother was shot during his arrest by members of the SAP. | References |
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