Issued by: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Amnesty Committee of the TRC will hear 19 Katlehong Amnesty
applications by ANC aligned Self Defence Unit members.
Fourteen of the 19 matters will be heard in public, while five will be heard in chambers.
For the past two weeks, the committee dealt with Thokoza SDU matters and has granted 11 amnesties while refusing 2.
Among matters to be heard as from February 16, is the admission by an applicant who had participated in the killing of over 50 victims. He claims to have burnt 98% of the victims.
In another matter, amnesty will be sought for the killing of an IFP leader, Absalom Boy Shozi in July 1993.
All the matter will be heard on February 16 at the Central Methodist Church, Johannesburg.
For more information call Mbulelo Sompeta - 082 452 7870