AC/2001/145

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION

AMNESTY COMMITTEE

APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 18 OF THE PROMOTION OF NATIONAL UNITY AND RECONCILIATION ACT NO. 34 OF 1995.

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MAAMBELE CHRISTIAAN TSHIVHASE APPLICANT

(AM3733/96)

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DECISION

The Applicant indicates in his written amnesty application that he was a member of the security branch of the Venda Police during the period 1978 - 1994. In this capacity he investigated numerous matters including incidents of arrest during the period 1985 - 1990. He indicated that he always acted in the execution of his official duties and that he never assaulted any arrestee. It is quite apparent from the application that the Applicant acted lawfully in the course and scope of his employment as a police officer.

In the circumstances the application does not disclose any offence. The application accordingly does not comply with the requirements of the Act and amnesty is REFUSED.

DATED AT CAPE TOWN THIS DAY OF 2001.

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