MS KOTZE
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"Conclusions and recommendations
		Mr Benzien suffered from severe post-traumatic disorder and major depressive episode caused by the events he experienced in the course of his duties.  This caused a stress reaction marked by hallucinations and severe personal, social and work impairment.  
		He was treated with medication including a high dosage of an antidepressant, sedatives and sleeping tablets; psychological therapy that extended to his family and extended sick leave.  He is presently still taking medication".
and that is still the fact presently.
"In my professional opinion Mr Benzien does not suffer from a personality disorder which includes anti-social personality disorder also known as psychopathy, he has no history of juvenile misbehaviour before the age of 15, such as serious rule violation, property destruction, lying and theft or continual aggression towards people or animals.  In fact his personal and marital life was severely impaired by his dedication to his work but not marred by severe aggression or brutality.  He has a close-knit family life and enjoys the emotional support of his wife and two children.  His personal life therefore, does not evidence the aggression shown in the execution of his duties.
		Both PTSD and major depression impairs a persons or patients memory and it became evident during therapy that Mr Benzien has blocked out large areas of experience.  When exposed to unpleasant circumstances of severe trauma patients block out negative experiences.  Sometimes people will even block out positive experiences together with negative events in an unconscious effort to forget unpleasant detail.  It is in this light that Mr Benzien's recall abilities should be seen.  
		In my opinion he is not untruthful in his efforts because I was witness to the painful process he underwent to make the decision to apply for amnesty.  He is a person who has always considered himself loyal to the South African Police and his colleagues and the decision to appear before the TRC has been traumatic.  This has been a painful process which started long before the act of applying for amnesty  and after seeing his suffering during the last six months I do not doubt or I do not believe that he will make a mockery of the process that he is presently participating in.  The toll his work has taken from him and his family has been far too great.  He was a good detective who had an excellent record in breaking crime and because of this success he was recruited to a position that has broken him mentally and physically".