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Operation Zero ZeroExplanation Showing 981 to 1000 of 1009 First Page•Previous Page 43 •44 •45 •46 •47 •48 •49 •50 •51 Next Page•Last Pagethe white electorate. The first applicant stated that although he discussed the matter with the third applicant the final decision to carry out the operation rested with him. He instructed the second applicant to accompany him. They planted a limpet mine supplied by the third applicant, in a ... ... would like the Committee to look at the context in which this incident occurred, the background of the applicant and his witness, that this - their operation or their unit lacked the sophistication that one would expect in a typical ANC unit and it is my submission that this has therefore ... ... what, basically what we are talking about here is a military attack by the SADF on so-called targets outside of the country. So it is an illegal operation in which people were killed and innocent people were also killed. When we heard a similar story from some mothers in Alex in Johannesburg ... ... to the political atmosphere of South Africa at the time. Coupled with that was the instruction to resist all hurdles to this particular ... ... Offices to demonstrate the ANC's solidarity with the protesters. Their intention was not to injure any people, so they decided to carry out the operation after closing hours when the employees have left the ... soldiers which proceeded to the premises occupied by Mr and Mrs Jafta in search of certain MK cadres who were suspected of hiding there. During the operation the Jafta premises were destroyed and their shop was looted. It is apparent from the evidence of the applicant that he played no role in ... They brought food. I got food in a very unmannerly way. They just threw food to me and said that is how we treat terrorists because there is no co-operation between a terrorist and human beings. According to my mind, I just pushed the food back the way they did it to me. I was further told ... ... what was happening. He said he could not say a word to me and I am also losing my job as they are saying I am ANC member and I cannot carry on the operation effectively. I decided, no, let it be, whatever can happen. Mum take over, there is nothing more I want to say. ... We then realised that the aims of the SDU were being defeated because of the co-operation between these people and the ISU. SANCO then took a decision that plans had to be made so that Bongi and the others could be won over to the side of the residents once again. Applicant arranged for a member of the Security Police to be detained together with the two BCP members in order to obtain their co-operation under false pretences. The two BCP members were eventually assisted to escape from custody and were placed in possession of a vehicle fitted with an ... MR BOOYENS: And as far as you are concerned, if the Vlakplaas operation was disclosed it would be an effective piece of machinery, according to you perception, possibly it would have rendered it useless and so on, is that correct? ...(transcriber's interpretation) ... to relinquish their positions. I knew what was happening, because I had already organised somehow. That was when the Crisis Committee came into operation. They took over from the Advisory Board in Vleifontein. ... MR VIKTOR: Chairperson, during this operation it would be between me and Mr Hechter, as to the one who handled the device. I cannot recall with regard to this specific incident, who particularly handled the device. ... up, I was in bed for the whole year. In 1994 I went back to start with my standard 10. In May I had this kidney problem, I had to undergo another operation, that was a drawback in my life. When I came back in August I asked the principal for permission to write my exams. I tried but I didn't ... colleagues, I fully agree with them and I think that Mr Willemse who was, I believe, the most junior ranking person involved in the execution of the operation, he was a sergeant at the time at Vlakplaas, the same applies as far as he's a foot soldier is concerned, Mr Chairman. I therefore submit, ... The third incident relates to the burning of the house of Mr Mazibuko. This was done on instruction of Mqibi but he was not able to give the names of the cadres who carried out the operation. DR MGOJO: Did you undergo any operation? They also detained a lot of children from the township. There was no law, no decorum. They then took my husband to Cape Town for an operation. He eventually came back. After the operation, I told this policeman that we did not do anything, there was no need for him to guard us and he left. I stayed in the hospital for three weeks and after that I was sent to prison. I stayed for three months in prison and I was released but had to go and report to the police ... I confirm comrade Robert's submissions on this operation. We were at that stage concerned the Labour Party supported a State of emergency and cross-border raids. We understood Mr Leaf as a legitimate target." |