CHAIRPERSON
We have now come to a decision in respect of the application by Mr Julian Dion Plaatjies which was heard today being the 12th February 1999 and this is our decision.
This is an application for amnesty in terms of Section 18 of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act 34 of 1995.  Mr Plaatjies applies for amnesty in respect of the following convictions:
1.	Kidnapping of Deran Ramakanjee.
	2.	Kidnapping of Arula Padajachee.
	3.	The assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm 
		in respect of Deran Ramankanjee.
	4.	The assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm in respect of Arula Padajachee.
	5.	The attempted murder of Deran Ramakanjee.
	6.	The murder of Arula Padajachee.
All these offences were committed on the 15th January 1993 at or near Coronation in Johannesburg.
	After having heard the testimony of the applicant and having noted the supplementary affidavit handed in on his behalf, we as a Committee are not satisfied that the applicant acted with a political motive.
	Furthermore, we have no doubt that the acts applied for were in fact acts of criminality, committed for personal gain.
	Accordingly, the applicant does not comply with Section 20 sub-section 1 of the Act and AMNESTY IS THEREFORE REFUSED.  That is our decision.