Truth Commission Special Report
Decision - 58633

Type: AMNESTY DECISIONS
Starting Date: 27 October 1998
Names: THIVHULAWI NORMAN MAKUMBANE
Case Number: AC/98/0073
Matter: AM 6051/97
Decision: GRANTED
URL: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/hearing.php?id=58633&t=&tab=hearings
Original File: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/originals/decisions/1998/981027_makhumbane.htm
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DECISION

                                                             

The applicant, who is a supporter of the African National Congress, applies for amnesty in respect of the harbouring of two Umkhonto we Sizwe cadres at his place of residence during June 1987.

The applicant harboured the two cadres at the request of two persons named by himself.  He agreed to harbour the cadres as he wanted to make a contribution to the struggle against apartheid.  He derived no personal gain from his actions.

The application complies with the requirements of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995, the applicant made a full disclosure and the harbouring of the cadres 

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were acts associated with a political objective committed in the course of the conflicts of the past.

In the circumstances, the application succeeds and the applicant is 

GRANTED: amnesty in respect of the harbouring of two Umkhonto we Sizwe cadres at his place of residence during June 1987.

Signed on the   27   day of   October  1998.