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By the time the march took place on the 7th of September the military were demoralised and feared what the ANC alliance were going to present them with.  They responded to a lawful order to fire and such order was given after information had been relayed that the soldiers were being fired at and that the crowd was running towards them.  The military was the last line of defence.  Any criticism of over-reaction by the military must be seen against the background of the circumstances that existed prior to the march, as well as on the day in question.
 The aftermath - reaction.  The 7 September 1992 was a sad day for the whole of the Ciskei and the then South Africa.  The incident was debated and discussed at length in the tabloids, the media and investigated by the Goldstone and Pickard Commissions of Inquiry.  A minute was sent from my government to the United Nations in connection therewith and I annex a copy thereof marked Annexure L.  As it is a lengthy document and a very detailed document of explanation, I think it's just a supporting document to almost what we have said here Mr Chairman.  I suggest we leave it to the Commissioners.