MR PRINSLOO
Excuse me, Mr Chairman, before Mr Purshotam begins to present his evidence - yesterday we handed up Exhibit B, a letter from the Legal Resources Centre in Durban.  There weren't enough copies - they have been made and they're now available to the Honourable members of the Committee.  May these be handed up to you?
	Mr Chairperson, the document in Exhibit B, which was apparently written by Mr Purshotam was presented to the Committee yesterday already and from it, it seems that Mr Purshotam expected the applicants to sign a consent to sentence and if this were to be signed, then wouldn't have continued with his application.   Paragraph two of Exhibit B, if I may present that to you:
"We take note with regret, that you have made no attempt whatsoever to compensate our clients or their families.  This seems to be a good indication that your application for amnesty is untimely"
With respect, Mr Chairperson, it does seem that this is about reparation or compensation.  And then later on it said"
"Alternatively, it might be an indication of an absence of remorse on your part.  We consequently of the intention to oppose your application with all the means at our disposal".
	It seems from this, if this is an application, that a person should simply show remorse and with respect I'd like to suggest that that was done yesterday and then it would unnecessary for Mr Purshotam to lead evidence.  Could the Committee request Mr Purshotam to indicate the basis on which he wants to call these witnesses and then, what they will testify to so that we can perhaps shorten these proceedings because it also seems on page two, the last paragraph:
"If you sign these documents then we hereby undertake not to oppose your application for amnesty in any way".
	With respect, it therefore seems clear that if the person consents to the sentence, then no further application by the members of the families and the injured will be considered.  Could Mr Purshotam please explain this matter to the Committee and then present his basis to us.