April 7, 2000
The TRC is to hear amnesty applications of former members of the ANC youth movements that operated around KwaZulu Natal in the late 1980's and early 1990's.
Prince Nkosinathi Shangase is seeking amnesty for a 1993 incident in which he and his comrades robbed a gun shop of fire-arms in Isipingo. According to Shangase the weapons were to be used against IFP supporters in KwaMakutha. He is serving a 6 year jail term for the offence.
Sibongiseni Philani Khumal is applying for amnesty for the 1987 murder of two IFP supporters in Clermont. Alfred Tinyane is applying for a 1993 incident in which policemen were robbed of firearms in Stilfontein. Tinyane said in his amnesty application the weapons were to be used against IFP supporters who were enjoying police protection.
Lindani Mthiyane is applying for a 1992 handgrenade incident. The grenade damaged a house of an IFP supporter in Umgababa and in the process injured Mthiyane and his accomplices.
The hearing will take place on April 11 until April 13, 2000 at the Durban Christian Centre, Cnr. Warwick Avenue and Berea Road, Durban.
Inquiries: Nhlanhla Mbatha. - 082 458 9968
Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission