MR MALAN
Thank you, Mr Chairman.  Mr Chairman, it's my instructions to submit to the Committee today to withdraw the application of Mr Wana in this matter, for various reasons which were submitted to the Committee in chambers.  After careful consideration, we decided to withdraw the matter purely for the simple reason that after considering the facts, that Mr Wana does not fall within the ambit of Act 34/95.  We felt that we will unnecessarily prolong this hearing when then outcome is quite clear.
	It was however my instructions to make use of this opportunity to convey to the next-of-kin our sincere condolences for the unhappy and unfortunate event.  And we also would like to convey to the Committee that we are sorry to do it at this late stage, but it was due to circumstances beyond our control.