ON RESUMPTION
CHAIRPERSON: Good morning everybody. I apologise for the slightly late start, but I am informed that the traffic on certain roads is very heavy and that caused a delay, getting certain people to the hearing. Any inconvenience is regretted. Yesterday I introduced the panel, we are starting some new matters today, so just again I will introduce the panel. On my right is Mr Acting Justice de Jager, member of the Amnesty Committee, he comes from Pretoria. On my left is Adv Sigodi, she is also a member of the Amnesty Committee, and she comes from Port Elizabeth and I am Selwyn Miller, Judge, I come from the Transkei, Umtata. Mr Motepe, which matter will we be commencing with this morning?
MR MOTEPE: I am instructed to commence with the matter of Ncube, Hamilton Ncube. Before we can proceed, I have been instructed that I withdraw the application by the applicant himself.
CHAIRPERSON: Fine, thank you. Is it Mr Ncube standing next to you?
MR MOTEPE: Yes, that is correct.
CHAIRPERSON: Do you confirm that Mr Ncube?
MR NCUBE: Yes.
CHAIRPERSON: Yes, well, thank you. Then that matter will then be withdrawn. The application is withdrawn, yes.
MR MOTEPE: As it pleases the Committee.
CHAIRPERSON: Sorry, I think if you could just put yourselves on record. Mr Motepe, just put yourself on record for the purposes of the record.
MR MOTEPE: My name is Adv Jabu Motepe from Pretoria Bar, appearing for the applicant in this matter.
CHAIRPERSON: Thank you.
MR VAN DER WALT: Thank you Mr Chairperson, my name is van der Walt, from Pretoria Bar, I am appearing on behalf of the victims, the Bekker family.
CHAIRPERSON: Thank you.
MS LOCKHAT: My name is Lynn Lockhat and I appear on behalf of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, thank you.
CHAIRPERSON: Thank you. Well, then in that event, then the application of Mr Ncube is withdrawn and there will obviously then be no need for a hearing in this matter.
MR VAN DER WALT: Thank you Mr Chairman, may we be excused?
CHAIRPERSON: Yes, certainly, thank you Mr van der Walt.
MR MOTEPE: Thank you Mr Chairman.
MS LOCKHAT: Chairperson, if you could just indulge us for a while, the next matter on the roll was the Nkosi matter, but I just want to ask the Committee if we could adjourn for a while, in order for Adv Motepe just also to consult with his client?
CHAIRPERSON: Yes, this is matter number 6 on the roll? Is that right?
MS LOCKHAT: That is correct Chairperson.
CHAIRPERSON: And you want us just to take a short adjournment and then you will let us know when you are ready to recommence?
MS LOCKHAT: Yes, Chairperson.
CHAIRPERSON: Yes, thank you. We have just been informed that the legal representatives require a bit of a break before the start of the next matter, which will be the application of Mr E.M. Nkosi and we will then take a short adjournment and as soon as they are ready, we will start with that hearing, thank you.
MS LOCKHAT: Thank you Chairperson.
MR MOTEPE: Thank you.
COMMITTEE ADJOURNS
