Atazaxes Adam ‘Atie’ Phiri
Was severely tortured by alleged members of the SAP after his arrest in August 1986 in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Transvaal. He was allegedly arrested on suspicion of ‘necklacing’ two people. Phiri was kept in solitary confinement for six months and subjected to electric shocks, beatings and other forms of torture.