H J P BOTHA
I acted in the execution of my duties in the service of the South African Police.  I believed that such action was expected from me and that the action had, fell within the ambit of my express or tacit authorisation.  I also believed that especially in the light of the pressure which was placed upon us in the Security Branch by the politicians of the time.  It was continually said that terrorists had to be wiped out in order to combat the revolution.  My actions were aimed to protect and maintain the state and the National Party.  During this particular time where negotiations were on the way between the most important political groupings in the country, it was an important consideration that the National Party in no manner be placed in an embarrassing position.  I was never rewarded in any manner for this action and I did not draw any personal advantage from it.  I therefore humbly request that amnesty be granted to me as previously set out.