HENDRIK JOHANNES PETRUS BOTHA
To combat the revolutionary onslaught the South African Police and the Government from embarrassment during a time period when there was much criticism in the country as well as internationally against the government.  The ANC grabbed all incidents which indicated to offences by the Security Forces and used it as propaganda in order to place the government in the worst light possible.  My actions were aimed at the maintenance and protection of the previous government and State dispensation.  The actions and omissions of which I am guilty, I had done during the execution of my official duties.