SEXWALE CONCERNED ABOUT GRANTING OF BAIL

Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government

DATE: 13 January 1997

The Premier will be meeting with the Minister of Justice Dullah Omar on Wednesday to discuss the granting of bail to people who are accused of committing violent crimes such as rape, murder, armed robbery and car hijacking. The meeting follows a public outcry after one of the suspects arrested in connection with the rape of an Observatory woman was granted bail.

Issued by Noel Ndhlovu, Communications and Public Relations Director, Office of the Premier. Tel.: (011) 240 1642. Pager: 457 1111 code 7320