November 24, 2000
The Amnesty Committee of Truth and Reconciliation Commission next week will hear an application by former security police Paul Erasmus who is applying for amnesty for incidents of attempted murders, assaults and arson.
Erasmus applies for attempted murder of the late Helen Joseph, arson of the St. Mary's Cathedral in Johannesburg, the attempted murder of Vernon Berrang, assault of Stephen Marais and Dr Rocky Williams, attempted murder of Goodman Mogani and attempted murder and arson of the Alexandra Clinic in 1989.
Also applying for amnesty in the same hearing will be Gary Pollock for assaulting residents of the Alexandra township and the attempted murder and conspiracy to murder of Meshack Nhlapo.
The hearing will be held at JISS Centre, Mayfair Johannesburg form November 27 to December 1.
Issued By: The Truth And Reconciliation Commission
Phila Ngqumba 021 - 4238741 or 4245161