CHAIRPERSON
We know that it is a very painful story that you had to tell us.   And at this time in your life you are still only 22 years old and you have had this experience which has probably left its mark on you for the rest of your life.   I think we are encouraged by the fact that you still want to see justice being done.   And you want to know why and how it has to be you.  We will take cognisance of the names that you have given us.   And we will pass it on to our investigation unit, so that something further can be done about the matter.   We think that you show enormous courage by coming forward and the first step to come forward publicly is always a difficult one.   In the case before yours, I think we were reminded of the fact that often the victim carries the guilt around with them as if it is their fault.  And yet it is not theirs, it is that of the people who did this to them, and we hope that you have managed to shift that burden from your own shoulders.  I do think that from what you have you said we are going to have to ask that some kind of counselling be given you, because the sight of your son is a reminder of the ugly deed that was done to you.   You do, however, say that you love him dearly, and that is why you will not impose upon yourself having to go through the test of finding out who indeed is the father.   It is painful, but it is a reminder to all of us that we can only stop it happening if we begin to hear more women coming forward, because the more society the educated about the brutality of such deeds, the more we can begin to do things to stop it from happening.   Thank you for breaking the silence and coming forward to share your story today.   We salute your courage.