Truth Commission Special Report
Decision - 59486

Type: AMNESTY DECISIONS
Names: VUSI JAMES NGUBANI
Matter: AM7296/97
Decision: GRANTED
URL: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/hearing.php?id=59486&t=&tab=hearings
Original File: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/originals/decisions/2001/ac21204.htm
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DECISION

The Applicant makes application for amnesty in terms of   the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995 as amended   (the Act) in respect of the unlawful possession of a firearm.  He has withdrawn   an application in respect of an attack on the Mshayazafe Hostel.

He was a member of the local Self-Defence   Unit (SDU) at Thokoza and was issued a firearm to help protect the residents   from political attacks raging in the area during 1994.

The phenomena of SDUs is well   known and were operating during the time in order to defend communities.

Clearly the Applicant's unlawful   possession of the firearm was committed for political reasons.

The Committee is therefore satisfied   that the Applicant has complied with all the formalities and requirements of   the Act.

In the result he is GRANTED amnesty   in respect of the unlawful possession of a firearm during 1994.

SIGNED AT CAPE TOWN THIS THE 30TH   DAY OF MAY 2001

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