26 May 2000
Transcripts of TRC's Section 29 Investigative Hearing into the Helderberg Air Disaster held in Cape Town on 1 June, 1998 In its Report to the President the Commission stated that it is clear that further investigation is necessary before this matter can be laid to rest. It was also the understanding that the matter is still being investigated by the special investigation team of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Gauteng.
The intention of the Commission always was that material in its possession, that may be of assistance or relevant in any investigation, should be made available to the relevant authorities.
In light of the above kindly be informed that the Amnesty Committee of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (acting in terms of the provisions of Section 43 (2) of Act 34 of 1995) on 25 May 2000 has directed that a copy of the transcripts of the above Section 29-hearing, which was held in camera, be made available to the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Transport and to the National Director of Public Prosecutions. The copies will be delivered to them by Monday, 29 May 2000.
Adv. Martin Coetzee
Chief Executive Officer
Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission