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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 | | | PARKIES, Tieho Ben | 49 | He lost his home when it was burnt down by IFP supporters during an attack on the Chris Hani informal settlement, Daveyton, Tvl, on 25 July 1993 because the area was mainly ANC-supporting. | References | | PARTHEN, Hammey Jessica | 16 | Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Tvl, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least 66 people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | PASIYA, Masoka | | A Transkei Defence Force (TDF) soldier who was injured during an attempted coup in Umtata, Transkei, on 22 November 1990. Seven TDF soldiers were killed and some 33 wounded. Four of the coup conspirators were granted amnesty. Six Vlakplaas operatives were granted amnesty for providing arms for the attempted coup. An SADF Military Intelligence operative, who applied for amnesty for his role in supporting the coup, later withdrew his application (AC/2000/036; AC/2001/095 and AC/2001/199). | References | | PATEL, Alec Armien | 40 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in early September 1976 at the Grand Parade, Cape Town, during the Soweto uprising. | References | | PATEL, Zahid Ebrahim | | Was shot, injured and robbed of his vehicle by MK operatives in Laudium, Pretoria, on 12 August 1981. The perpetrators were seeking a getaway vehicle after launching a rocket attack on the SADF’s base at Voortrekkerhoogte, Pretoria. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty for this incident (AC/2001/003). | References | | PATHENI, Velephi | 26 | An ANC supporter who had her house at Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters in February 1992. | References | | PATLAKI, Willy | | An ANC supporter who was detained and severely beaten by members of the SAP in Bloem-fontein, in March 1989. He was one of an unknown number of youths who had been toyi-toying and were taken to the police station, where they were beaten. | References | | PATRICK, Veron | | Was injured in a hand grenade explosion on 25 May 1993 in Kimberley, Cape, during an ANC protest march to the Bophuthatswana consulate. Two MK operatives threw a hand grenade at the building which bounced back into the crowd, killing one person and injuring 41 others. Two ANC members were wrongly convicted of the killing. Four MK operatives and ANC members, two of whom denied guilt, were refused amnesty (AC/2000/053 and AC/2000/241). | References | | PATSA, Vuyani | 16 | A SASCO member who was killed by members of the Ciskei Police on 21 August 1985 in Zwelitsha, Ciskei. | References | | PATTENDEN, Angelique | 23 | Was killed 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 | | PAULI, Sicelo | | An ANC member who was shot dead by masked gunmen who burst into the house and opened fire in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 19 March 1993. Three family members and friends were shot dead and two injured in the attack. One of the perpetrators was later convicted and jailed for the attack. He was refused amnesty. | References | | PAULSEN, Lionel | 12 | Was shot dead by named members of the SAP in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, on 29 August 1985. A 13-year-old boy also died in the incident. They were among the 28 people shot dead by police in the aftermath of the Pollsmoor march. | References | | PAVEL, Vuluev | | Was shot and killed when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and 58 wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks. | References | | PAVIER, James George | | Was one of eighteen people injured in a limpet mine explosion at a bus stop near the Checkers shopping complex in Silverton, Tvl, on 4 July 1986. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the attack (AC/1999/0257). | References | | PAVILLON, D | | 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 | | PAYI, Bukelwa Notargane | 15 | Was shot dead when members of the SAP assaulted and opened fire on mourners gathered at a night vigil on 8 March 1985 in Fort Beaufort, Cape. | References | | PAYI, Clarence Lucky | | An MK operative who was executed in Pretoria Central prison, Pretoria, on 9 September 1986. Mr Payi and another MK operative were sentenced to death for the killing of ANC supporter Ben Langa in 1984. The two were instructed to assassinate Mr Langa by an MK commander who was later believed to be a state agent | References | | PAYI, Nomathamsanqa Ethel Thami | 45 | She had her home destroyed in a petrol bomb attack by members of the UDF-supporting AmaButho in Port Elizabeth in 1986. | References | | PAYI, Nosipho | 25 | Was burnt to death by members of the UDF-supporting AmaButho during protests in Port Elizabeth, on 30 April 1986. | References | | PEARCE - MARCON, Adine Leighanne | | Was stabbed and injured by PAC supporters at the Durban beachfront on 9 October 1990. The perpetrators attacked white people at random, killing one elderly person and injuring several others. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/2000/144). | References |
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