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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 | | | PIKASHE, Mphumzi Shadrack | 23 | A UDF supporter who was shot and killed during a confrontation between residents and members of the SAP in Mbekweni, Paarl, Cape, on 25 September 1985. | References | | PIKOLI, Mkhuseli | 17 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP on 16 November 1984 at Nemato, Port Alfred, Cape, while attending the funeral of an unrest victim. He was then detained, charged with public violence and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. | References | | PIKOLI, Zamzolo Lordwyck | 18 | An ANC supporter who was shot in the leg and injured by members of the SAP in Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1977 during conflict in the wake of the Soweto uprising. In 1988 he was again harassed, detained and beaten by the same policemen who claimed he was involved in making petrol bombs and the bombing of his neighbour’s house. | References | | PILANE, Kgosietjha Johannes | 35 | Was injured in a shooting by alleged IFP supporters in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 23 May 1991 during a campaign of violence by the IFP-aligned Khetisi Kheswa gang. | References | | PILAPHI, Katsekile | | A Poqo member who was one of six Poqo members executed in Pretoria Central, Pretoria, on 9 May 1963 for taking in killing the killing of Tembu chief Gwebindala Gqoboza during conflict over self-governance and forced removals in Cofimvaba, Transkei. The group of six were sent from Cape Town to kill the chief. | References | | PILISO, Sibulelo Gladstone | 23 | Was shot dead at the home of a colleague in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 14 November 1990, by named perpetrators associated with the Lingelethu West Town Council, in a period of heightened conflict between the ANC and the council. Mr Piliso’s colleague was wounded in the shooting. | References | | PILLAY, Isha | | Was severely injured when AWB members detonated a car bomb in Bree Street, Johannesburg, on 24 April 1994, in an effort to disrupt the electoral process. Seven people were killed and 13 injured in the blast. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks. | References | | PILLAY, Joshua | | Died when an MK operative detonated a car bomb at Jacobs, Durban, on 12 July 1984. The explosion killed five people and injured 27 others. One MK operative was granted amnesty for his role in the MK command structures in Swaziland that facilitated the attack (AC/2001/175). | References | | PILLAY, Linda Diane | | Was injured when MK operatives detonated a limpet mine in a dustbin at the Vanderbijl Square bus terminus, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. Nineteen people were injured and a number of vehicles and buildings were damaged. Two MK Special Operations operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/056). A late application by a third operative was dismissed. | References | | PILUSA, Stephens Punko | 17 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP on 17 June 1986 in Soshanguve, Pretoria, for taking part in a stayaway that started the previous day. | References | | PINDISO, Zimambani | 48 | A Unity Movement supporter who was arrested and beaten by named members of the SAP on 5 December 1970 in Flagstaff, Transkei. He was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for recruiting people to join a banned organisation and undergoing military training abroad. | References | | PININI-RANULE, Thathisizwe Collin | 20 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Langa, Uitenhage, Cape, on 21 March 1985 when police opened fire on mourners marching to a funeral. At least 20 people were killed and many injured in the shooting. See Langa shootings. In the same year, Mr Pinini-Ranule was reportedly detained for three months and assaulted. | References | | PINZI, Buka Simon | 31 | Was severely injured in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Tvl, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against a previous attack by ANC-supporting squatters and about one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people killed and twenty five vehicles burnt. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson but were acquitted due to lack of evidence. | References | | PISTOL, Ncinani Edward | 70 | A supporter of the Dikwankwetla National Party (DNP) who was assaulted and severely injured in Botshabelo, near Bloemfontein, in February 1990. He was returning from a rally addressed by DNP leader, Charles Mopedi, when he met youths who accused him of collaborating with the homeland system. | References | | PISTOLI, Meledini | 29 | A PAC supporter who was detained for 30 days and severely assaulted in Beaufort West, Cape, and Cofimvaba, Transkei, in 1962, and later served a 15-year sentence on Robben Island, Cape Town. | References | | PITA, Zingisa Florence | 19 | Was beaten and injured with sticks and sjamboks by members of the CDF in Dikidikana, near King William’s Town, Cape, on 6 September 1992, during a campaign of resistance to tribal authority in the area. | References | | PITANA, Buyile Patrick | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Langa, Uitenhage, Cape, on 21 March 1985, when police opened fire on mourners marching to a funeral. Mr Pitana was reportedly at the front of the march. At least 20 people were killed and many injured in the shooting. See Langa shootings. | References | | PITANA, Ntombekhaya Cinthia Pixie | 15 | An ANC supporter who was detained and beaten with a pick-handle on 1 February 1985 in Uitenhage, Cape. Ms Pitana had attended a prayer service for a victim who had been shot by police. | References | | PITIKOE, Mark Anthony Mosala | 18 | A UDF supporter who was stabbed to death by alleged members of the ‘Drum Tens’ in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Transvaal, on 20 November 1985 during a conflict between members of the community and ‘Drum Tens’ who were municipal workers. | References | | PITSE, Christopher Linda | | An MK operative who was abducted and assaulted during 1989 by members of the Security Branch from Headquarters in Pretoria, as part of an attempt to recruit him as an informer. A member of Security Branch Headquarters was granted amnesty (AC/2001/274) | References |
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