PINZI, Buka Simon

Age 31

Description
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.

TV Series Hearing Transcripts TRC Final Report Glossary

Volume 3, Chapter 6

... told the Commission that IFP members killed her boyfriend, Mr Joseph Makhubela [JB01703/03WR], on the night of the squatter camp attack. Mr Buka Pinzi [JB01707/03WR] lost an eye in the attack. He said he had: heard on a radio broadcast that Swanieville men should not patrol the squatter camp ...

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