Truth Commission Special Report
Decision - 59472

Type: AMNESTY DECISIONS
Names: WILHELM RIAAN BELLINGAN,ADRIAAN DAVID BAKER
Matter: AM5283/97,AM5284/96
Decision: REFUSED
URL: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/hearing.php?id=59472&t=&tab=hearings
Original File: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/originals/decisions/2001/ac21190.htm
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DECISION

The application for amnesty in   terms of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act 34 of 1995 was   considered by the Amnesty Committee.

The Applicants apply for amnesty for the destruction of   weapons which had been exhibits in trials against activists.  These the Applicants   on instruction of General-Major Engelbrecht took to Iscor where they were destroyed   in furnaces.  At Iscor they allegedly also observed the destruction of files   by Colonel Cronje, containing information on informers according to the second   Applicant.  The first Applicant alleges only that they were told by General-Major   Engelbrecht that he had instructed Cronje to destroy these files.

The destruction of weapons was   clearly done in the normal course of their employment and was not unlawful.

In the event no act has been disclosed   which constitutes an offence or delict and amnesty is accordingly REFUSED.

DATED AT CAPE TOWN THIS 24TH DAY   OF MAY 2001

Duly authorised to sign on behalf   of the Amnesty Committee

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