DECISION
The Applicant, Robert Dumisani Dlamini, applies for amnesty in respect of arson by burning house 933 Kubheka Street, Thokoza.
In his application, the Applicant states that, at the time of the commission of the offence, he resided at Phenduka Section, Thokoza (otherwise known as Tambo/Slovo Section). He was a member of the Self-Defence Unit ("SDU") and an ordinary member of the African National Congress ("ANC"). There was a conflict between the SDU and members and supporters of the Inkatha Freedom Party ("IFP").
The house in question initially belonged to a Mr Nkosi but he deserted it because of violence and it was subsequently occupied by the IFP who used it as their base from where they launched attacks against the community. The late Thabo Sibeko, who was the commander of Tambo/Slovo section at the time, issued an order that the house should be burned. The Applicant participated in its burning.
The Committee is satisfied that the Applicant complies with the requirements of the Act. Therefore, he is GRANTED amnesty in respect of arson by burning house 933 Kubheka Street, Thokoza, Gauteng Province, during or about November/December 1993.
It is recommended that the owner of the house, Mr Nkosi, be declared a victim and he is hereby referred to the Reparation and Rehabilitation Committee for its recommendation in terms of Section 22 of the Act.
DATED AT CAPE TOWN THIS
: DAY OF
: 2000.
