SISI KHAMPEPE
Mr Mathana, with due respect, that is not the evidence before us.  There is no evidence that the intention was to follow up the rumour, they acted because they believed the young lady who advised them that Mr Mpisane was an informer and also based on their observation which had happened earlier on, on the 27th when they were in court when Mr Mpisane was seen openly associating himself with the police in court.
	So they actually believed that he was an informer.  They did not intend to verify that information.