MR CLAASSEN
Madam Chair, it is true, I believe that inference might be drawn as to the value of his testimony regarding this particular incident.
	Madam Chair, the lines along which amnesty is granted and the requirements for the granting of amnesty, is very clear and it is, I think, best described by the three major or prime requirements, being full disclosure from the side of the applicant, the fact that the crime was committed with an expressed political objective and the proportionality of this said incident.
	Madam Chair, if I might just address the Committee on these requirements, if I may start with the political objective.  Madam Chair, I think looking at the circumstances surrounding or preceding this incident, it is clear that there had been struggles, there had been incidents as Mrs Msibi testified, after the strike when FAWU members returned, there was indeed incidents between FAWU and the union supported by the applicant, which was predominantly perceived to the IFP supported.
	It was also the evidence of the applicant that he had several run ins prior to the incident, with members of FAWU.  Under questioning from the Committee, he stated that he feared his life at his work place, and thus he came to the conclusion that there was no other way.  It is also expressly stated in his evidence, it was decided at this meeting that steps should be taken to decrease the popularity of the ANC and increase the possibility for the IFP to broaden their political hold in this particular area.
	Madam Chair, it is my submission that as far as this particular motive is concerned, it is clearly established in that with reference to the two unions, UWUSA and FAWU involved, I think it was also to some extent corroborated by the applicant, although she said she was not a member of any political party, that UWUSA was perceived to be IFP and FAWU was predominantly perceived to be ANC orientated.