ADRIAN DAVID BAKER
Yes, that was an old woman.  I was present at the base.  During the questioning by Capt Botha, I went in and out to establish whether there was any information on the four MK cadres.   Later Capt Botha informed me that she had died apparently from a heart attack.  Capt Botha decided that her body should be removed and placed elsewhere, the purpose was to prevent the secret facility being identified and further to prevent the ANC from learning that their safehouse had been exposed.   He also did not want to link the investigation by the South African Police as this would have seriously jeopardised the covert operation.  I had no role in her questioning and the subsequent removal of her body.   Since I assumed that Capt Botha would have discussed the matter further with his superior, Gen Steyn, I did not take any action myself.  I accept that the concealment of her death, prevented the investigation of her death according to laid down procedures.