decisions AMNESTY DECISIONS VUSI JAMES NGUBANI AM7296/97 GRANTED https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/hearing.php?id=59486&t=&tab=hearings https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/originals/decisions/2001/ac21204.htm DECISION 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 ?? 2 /... /...