Issued by: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
21 April 1999
The conflict between Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu Natal areas will become a focal point in an amnesty hearing at the Christian Centre in Durban on Monday next week.
Three ANC members Jabulani Turene Ncokwane, Isaac Mhlekana Shange and Jabulani Doda Cele will appear before the Amnesty Committee for killing six people in the Illovo area near Amanzimtoti. On April 27, 1992 six people were killed and eight injured in an AK47 and shotgun attack on a bus by men wearing army uniforms.
The three applicants were convicted of six murder charges, eight attempted murder and unlawful possession of fire arms. They now apply for amnesty in respect of these offences.
Also applying for amnesty is Prince Khoni Khwela an ANC member for killing and inflicting injuries to the IFP residents of Empusheni. Seven people were killed and three injured during the attack.
Thulebona Mzobe an IFP member is applying for amnesty for killing two ANC members on 24 April, 1993 at Bhobhayi near Port Shepstone. The applicants is serving long sentences at Westville Prison.
Another IFP member Dennis Felamandla Gumede will also apply for amnesty for killing an ANC supporter during a political unrest in the Greytown area on 18 July, 1991. The matter is set down for a week.
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