CHAIRPERSON
Whatever the position, it seems that it cannotbe resolved at this stage Mr Mpshe, and we are then obliged toadjourn this hearing to another day.   Members of my Committeehave had consultation in this regard as to when we should resumethe hearing and while it is desirable to conclude a matter assoon as possible and without unnecessary delay, it's in the interestof all parties concerned that this matter should be finalisedas soon as possible.   The Committee is not in a position to dealwith this matter any earlier than the last week of February and
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will continue then, once it starts on 24 February, will continueuntil it is concluded, no matter how long it takes.  I thereforenow formally postpone the hearing of this matter to 24 February1997 at possibly this venue.   If there is going to be a changein venue I have no doubt we will all be duly notified.   I trustthat in the meanwhile this matter and any other matter which maybe capable of being clarified in the intervening period, the Committeewill appreciate that.