Petros Vantyu

Petros Vantyu
Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature
Assumed office
14 June 2024
Personal details
BornPetros Vantyu
PartyAfrican National Congress
Other political
affiliations
uMkhonto weSizwe (former)
ProfessionPolitician

Petros Vantyu, commonly known as Bushy Vantyu, is a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who is a first-term member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature representing the African National Congress. He was elected to the provincial legislature in the 2024 provincial election.[1]

Vantyu was shot and injured by Ciskei Defence Force members on 7 September 1992 in what would become known as the Bisho massacre.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Dozens of new MPLs in revised 72-member Bhisho legislature". Daily Dispatch. 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  2. ^ "Truth Commission - Special Report -". sabctrc.saha.org.za. Retrieved 2026-01-22.