CHAIRPERSON
We were told that there was a problem about the sound system and the interpretation system as well.  We are not conversant with the technical details relating thereto but we understand this is the reason why we couldn't start earlier.  And for our part we should say that we are unhappy that we have been delayed to this extent and we sincerely hope that the situation was truly unavoidable.
	We should also place it on record that today, the 20th of April 1998 we are sitting here as a Committee consisting of myself, Judge Ngoepe and to my right, Advocate Bosman, to my left Advocate Sigodi and to my far left Attorney Malan and Mr Brink, you are leading the evidence isn't it?