The applicant applies for amnesty in respect of the role she played in Operation Vula and in the establishment of or assistance rendered to Self-Defence Units.

The only specific offence referred to in her application relates to her being involved in the transfer of arms that were under the general control of Operation Vula to dead letter boxes, DLBs, in some of the areas which were worst hit by political violence including the Vaal Triangle and the Eastern Cape.

We are satisfied that the applicant acted with a political objective when transferring such arms and are of the view that her application satisfies the requirements set out in the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, no. 34 of 1995.

The applicant is accordingly GRANTED amnesty in respect of the unlawful possession and/or distribution of arms which were under the control of Operation Vula to DLBs in various areas including the Vaal Triangle and the Eastern Cape.

Dated at Cape Town this 2nd day of March 2000.

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