MR CURRIN
Yes, and what we are also saying, we are saying that we believe that this background which is being submitted, is a correct - we believe that it is a correct reflection.  We will prove it if we have to.  We believe that it is important to place it on the record so that the Committee members have that background, an extended background, if necessary, when they consider the applications and the other details relating to the specific event, offence which gave rise to this application.
	I recommence at the top of page 5.
"Resistance, both organised and spontaneous to the formation and continued existence of the homelands, has long been a feature of South African politics.  In Bophuthatswana itself,
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political struggles were waged by rural communities and political organisations against issues of forced incorporation
into Bophuthatswana, that is in respect of Braklaagte, Machakaneng, Hartebeesfontein and Leeufontein.   
"The Bophuthatswana Government's intervention into tribal authorities and regency, for example in Taung, in Phokeng and also citizenship issues, with the eviction and prosecution of non-Tswanas, starting as early as 1978.  That was in Winterveld, Onverwacht and of course against the high level of repression visited upon residents of this homeland."
	Mr Chairman, should you require an adjournment in order to read this entire document before I proceed with it, I have no - obviously no difficult with that at all.  If that would make you feel more comfortable, then I would certainly suggest that we adjourn for that purpose.