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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 | | | PRISMON, Nkosi Bekizizwe | 26 | An ANC supporter who was found dead on 3 August 1993 in Tokoza, Tvl, after he had been missing for two days. His death occurred during intense political conflict on the East Rand. | References | | PUKWANA, Philis Ntombekhaya | 32 | An ANC member who had her shack demolished by named ADM members during political conflict at Mlakalala, Zwelitsha, Ciskei, on 13 November 1993. | References | | PULE, Anna Mary Rebuwe | 46 | She had her house burnt down by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in 1991 in Lekubu, Bophuthatswana, during conflict between the Bophuthatswana government and ANC supporters. | References | | PULE, Daniel Monageng | 37 | Was severely beaten by Bophuthatswana Policemen on 1 July 1989 in Leeuwfontein near Zeerust, Tvl because he resisted the forceful incorporation of Mokgola village into Bophuthatswana. About 25 000 residents were transfered from South Africa into Bophuthatswana during 1989, which resulted in a state of siege and harassment by Bophuthatswana Police and civilians who supported the homeland government. | References | | PULE, Dimakatso Margaret | 22 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police after her arrest in Leeuwfontein, Bophuthatswana, on 1 July 1989 during intense conflict over the incorporation of Leeuwfontein into Bophuthatswana | References | | PULE, Ezekiel | 26 | Was shot in the stomach and in the back of the right hand on 3 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, while participating in a march during the Vaal uprising. He died three days later. | References | | PULE, Margaret | | Was detained for a week by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Leeuwfontein, Tvl, during 1989. There was strong resistance against the forceful incorporation of Leeuwfontein and Braklaagte into Bophuthatswana and a meeting held by the two communities was violently dispersed. In the conflict that followed some members of the security forces were killed. | References | | PULE, Monnye Joyce | 30 | Was beaten with knobkerries and rifle butts by Bophuthatswana Policemen on 1 July 1989 in Leeuwfontein near Zeerust, Tvl, because she resisted the forceful incorporation of Mokgola into Bophuthatswana. About 25 000 residents were transferred from South Africa into Bophuthatswana during 1989 and Bophuthatswana Police and vigilantes harassed residents who resisted the homeland government in a virtual state of siege. | References | | PULE, Motlhaga Ishmael | 68 | Was arrested and tortured by members of the Bophuthatswana Police on 10 June 1989 at a farm near Zeerust, Tvl, during conflict over the incorporation of Braklaagte and Leeuwfontein into Bophuthatswana. | References | | PULE, Nyanako Andronico | 22 | Was arrested on 1 July 1989 and severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at Leeuwfontein, Tvl, when the Leeuwfontein community was resisting incorporation into Bophuthatswana. | References | | PULE, Pontso Anna | 51 | As member of a UDF-supporting family, she had her house burnt down in a petrol bomb attack in Rocklands, Bloemfontein, in late 1983. | References | | PULE, Sadi | | An MK operative who survived an attempt on her life when SADF Special Forces attacked a house near the Ramotswe River in Botswana on 31 December 1986/1 January 1987. One woman was killed and other unidentified persons were injured in the attack. Five Western Transvaal Security Branch operatives were granted amnesty for their role in providing information (AC/2001/191). | References | | PULE, Simon | 33 | A UDF supporter who was detained in Bloemfontein in June 1986, under emergency regulations. He was held in custody for two months, during which he was severely assaulted by members of the SAP. See police brutality. | References | | PUNGANE, Magageni | | Was assaulted in Bizana, Transkei, in 1971 while serving a two-year sentence for his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | PUNGULWA, Mncedisi Eddie | 19 | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP while travelling on a bus with other ANC supporters in Robertson, Cape, in 1986. He was then held for three months in Victor Verster prison, Paarl, Cape. | References | | PURAVHAT HY, Milandu Samuel | 69 | He lost his home in an arson attack by named ‘comrades’ in February 1990 in Dzanani, Venda. Mr Puravhathy’s wife had been labelled a witch at a meeting and stoned. | References | | PUTINI, Gordon Aggrey | 21 | Was injured when shots were fired at his home by IFP supporters on 24 November 1991 in Wattville, Benoni, Tvl. His home was attacked because his father was an ANC leader in the area. | References | | PUTINI, Winifred Segametsi | 59 | Was injured when shots were fired at her house by a named IFP supporter on 24 November 1991 in Wattville, Benoni, Tvl, because her husband was an ANC leader. | References | | PUTINI, Yergan | | Was shot and injured by named IFP supporters in Wattville, Benoni, Transvaal, on 24 November 1991. He was the chairperson of the Benoni ANC. The IFP were allegedly targeting ANC leaders in Wattville at the time. | References | | PUTTOCK, W | | 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 |
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