MR BLACK
Mr Commissioner, what happened with Mr Patel, he indicated that he was having to attend a matter in Bloemfontein on the 10th and then he wanted to have the matter heard on the 13th.  Then I indicated to him that that was not possible, it wouldn't be in the interests of the applicants, all three applicants.
	Because the Nkuna application had to be concluded and it was taking too great a risk to leave it to Friday.  He then told me that he would make himself available on the 11th and as far as the 12th was concerned, he didn't know what his position would be at that stage.  
	And I addressed a letter to him on the 2nd of June, confirming that.  I did indicate in the letter that if he was not available on the 12th, arrangements must be made for the interest of the victims to be attended to and my understanding of the arrangements for sitting late today, was that Mr Patel would be leaving early, but that his Attorney would be available.
	At no stage did Mr Patel indicate to myself or I am not sure if Mr Tee, I think was present, that his Attorney would not be available tomorrow.  This is the first time that I've heard of it.