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SUPPLEMENTARY STATEMENT OF MR X

I, the undersigned,

MR X

do hereby make oath and state that:

1. I have already made a statement the contents of which must be read together

with this statement. During the consultation I had with the legal team of SAPS

I realized the necessity of making a supplementary statement. The

supplementary statement addresses some of the issues germane to the

workings of the Commission.

2. On either the 5th or 6th of August 2012, I together with approximately 700

RDOs attended a meeting at a sporting ground situated at Mooinooi. The

purpose of the meeting was to discuss the RDOs long outstanding grievance

of underpayment by LONMIN.

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3. Bhele was nominated as the Chairperson of the meeting. It was agreed that

the demand of a minimum salary of R12, 500.00 per month was not

negotiable. Our view was that because NUM previously failed to ensure that

our salary is increased to R12, 500.00 per month it failed to carry out the

mandate of the RDOs and should be excluded from negotiating on behalf of

the RDOs. I cant remember when the proposal was put to NUM.

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4. The RDOs did not accept the reason advanced by NUM that it could not

negotiate a salary increase because of the two year agreement that had been

concluded with LONMIN Management. The perception was that NUM was in

cahoots with LONMIN Management. During the meeting that was held either

on the 5thor the 6th, it was decided that the RDOsshould meet on the 9thof

August 2012 to enable other absent RDOs to be present when it was

expected that a decision would be taken as to how the salary increase

demand would be pursued.

5. On the 8thof August 2012 whilst on duty the RDOs were approached by Mr

Boyise (Boyise) in the employment of Lonmin who indicated that LONMIN

Management unilaterally decided to increase the salary of the RDOs with the

following amounts:

5.1. R750.00 per month for RDOs without an assistant; and

5.2. R500.00 per month for RDOs with an assistant and the assistant to

receive R250.00 per month.

6. Boyise was asked whether NUMs representatives were advised of the

unilateral decision made by Management. Boyise responded that a NUM

representative was expected to have been present during the discussion.

Whilst the discussions took place, Mr Shiba (Shiba) the co-ordinator of NUM

appeared. The RDOs present decided not to sign any documents accepting

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the proposed unilateral increase. Both Boyise and Shiba were told that the

RDOs would be having a meeting at Wonderkop on the 9 thof August 2012 to

discuss the issue of the salary increase to be presented to LONMIN

Management without involving the Unions. Boyise stated that the increase

was offered because Management recognised that the RDOs are underpaid,

whilst working under strenuous and dangerous conditions underground. Shiba

was told in no uncertain terms that NUM should not involve itself in this issue

as it had failed to carry out the mandate of the RDOs.

7. On the 10thof August 2012 a meeting was held at Wonderkop Stadium during

which the proposal that was put forward by Boyise was discussed and

ultimately rejected. It was reiterated that the amount of R12 500.00 per month

was not negotiable. A decision to march and present the RDOs demand to

the Time Management Office (office) was adopted. Despite some of the

strikers carrying sticks and knobkerries the march was peaceful. Whilst

marching to the office, the police stopped the strikers from proceeding

forward. After some discussions the strikers were allowed to proceed. The

police used a crime -scene tape to cordon off the office allowing only our

representatives to go inside the office. The police instructed the strikers not to

enter the cordon-off area.

8. Noting that our representatives were not returning, the strikers became

impatient and wanted to go inside the Office to establish what was happening.

A representative of Management came out of the office and told the strikers

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that disciplinary steps would be taken against those who absented themselves

from work without any lawful reason. The strikers were not happy with the

response. Bhele responded and told the representative of Management that

the RDOs will not report for night shift and that the RDOshave decided not to

involve NUM in this matter as we are capable of resolving it ourselves. Bayi

said we should return to the stadium to decide the way forward.

9. At Wonderkop Stadium it was agreed that the RDOs should mobilise, intensify

and ensure that all the RDOs tookpart in the unprotected strike without any

exception. It was further agreed that force should be used to enforce the

strike in ensuring that none of the RDOs reported for duty as from the 10thof

August 2012 until our demand is met. We were aware that we may lose our

jobs for taking part in the unprotected strike. However we were not bothered. It

was decided that the RDOs should again congregate at the stadium the

following day.

10. On the 11th of August 2012, on my way to the stadium I personally noticed

persons wearing red t-shirts and caps embroidered with the name NUM inside

two Quantum mini-busses belonging to LONMIN using loud hailers

encouraging RDOs to report for duty. Those who reported for duty were

assured that the necessary steps would be taken to ensure their safety. I saw

some people reporting for duty on the 11th.The aforesaid conduct on the part

of NUMs members or officials in encouraging the RDOs to report for duty

was discussed at the meeting and it was clear that there was anger as it was

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felt that the conduct of NUMs members or officials was undermining the

RDOs cause. It was agreed that violence should be used to close down

NUMs offices and attack any person who was found inside the office. It was

decided that we should go to our various places in order to arm ourselves with

an assortment of dangerous weapons which were to be used in attacking

NUMs office and its officials. I went to Nkaneng Settlement where I bought a

knobkerrie and a spear with which I armed myself and joined the strikers along

the route to NUMs office. I am aware that some of the strikers bought

dangerous weapons from a gentleman known to me as Ntshebe who resides

in Nkaneng.

11. On the way to NUMs office we sang the song how we are going to kill NUM and

Mr Zokwana(Zokwana) as a demonstration of an intention on our part to

indeed close down NUMs offices, injure or kill any of NUMs officials or

members. As the strikers ran away because of the shooting that was done by

LONMINs security personnel, I went through the hostel and saw two people

lying on the ground with blood on their clothes. I did not see any NUM officials

shooting at the strikers using firearms.

12. At the koppie Bhele further said we should take off the dresses and put on

trousers meaning that we should intensify our action in order to achieve our

goal. Bhele reported that two of the strikers were shot dead as a result of the

attack that was launched from inside NUMs offices by persons who were

dressed in clothes embroidered with the name NUM. It was suggested and

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agreed upon that a cleansing ritual should be held for the strikers that may

have had contact or walked next to the two strikers that we believed to have

been killed. A mixture of intelezi and water was prepared for the cleansing

ritual. The strikers that took part in the cleansing ritual stood in a row and were

sprinkled with the mixture.

13. The hill now known as the Koppie was strategically chosen for the following

reasons:

13.1. it is secluded and located away from the public for the performance of

rituals;

13.2. the trees and the boulders gave us privacy;

13.3. strangers could be seen approaching from far away because of its

vantage position and the Apollo lights;

13.4. it would be difficult for a stranger to specifically pinpoint the precise

location of where we were camped;

13.5. access to the koppie using a motor vehicle was not easy because of

the rugged terrain;

13.6. if the need arose, it was easy for us to escape from the koppie.

14. It was the responsibility of the Committee of 15 to co-ordinate the unprotected

strike and any related matters. On certain occasions Makarapas who were not

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part of the Committee of 15 were allowed to take part in the deliberations and

decision making process.

15. I have been taking part in muti and ritual practises since childhood which

includes the usage of intelezi, making cuttings on certain parts of the body and

putting muti on those parts of the body. I believe that muti if properly used and

instructions followed, the purpose and objectives for which the muti and ritual

practises are used, can be achieved. I have successfully used muti to prevent

being bewitched. In 1999 I was involved in faction fighting and the group that I

was part of used muti to protect ourselves against the rival group and we

believed that the muti worked.

16. I contributed R20.00 that was utilised for the payment of transport that fetched

the two Inyangas. The Inyangas, who were in possession of suitcases, were

introduced to us as good Inyangas just like their father. An amount of

R1000.00 was required for the performance of the rituals with a deposit of

R500.00 payable immediately and the balance to be paid later. I contributed

towards the payment of the required deposit of R500.00. We were advised

that the rituals can only be performed and be effective if we were prepared to

carry out the Inyangas instructions. Xolani and Kaizer are the ones who spoke

to the Inyangas after which the instructions were communicated to us. The

further instructions communicated to us were as follows :

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16.1. not to look back once we decided to launch an attack;

16.2. to remove bracelets and watches;

16.3. not to carry cellular phones;

16.4. not to carry coin money;

16.5. to wait for the police to first fire at us before launching an attack

against the police, and if possible, to conduct ourselves in a manner

that will provoke the police, resulting in the police firing first at us;

16.6. to appoint a person who was going to be our leader;

16.7. to sit or stand separately from the people who did not take part in the

performance of the rituals;

16.8. not to step on a spot where there is an indication that someone might

have urinated on;

16.9. to sleep at the Koppie until such a time that our demand is met;

16.10. to approach the police in a crouching manner which would make the

bullets, if fired by the police, to miss us, as we would be invisible to the

police.

16.11. to defy any orders or instructions given by the police;

16.12. if the need arose, weapons in our possession should be put down in a

flat manner;

16.13. to make clicking sounds with weapons to get encouragement.

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17. After agreeing to observe the instructions of the Inyangas referred to above,

the Inyangas opened their suitcases took out three multi-coloured sheets,

similar to the ones that are used by Inyangas and Sangomas were fastened to

trees to make a screen. Bottles that contained muti were fastened to trees

using multi-coloured ropes. During the performance of the rituals, spoons were

used for placing the muti on the incisions. A three legged pot that contained a

mixture of intelezi and water was placed on the fire. After the mixture was

boiled, it was used as part of the rituals.

18. A person whose particulars I cannot remember was sent to buy razor blades

which were used for the cuttings that were made on the various parts of our

bodies. Only people, who contributed the R500.00 deposit on the 11th of

August 2012, took part in the rituals inclusive of myself. The two sheep were

taken behind the screen by the Inyangas. Two of the sheets that were

loosened from the trees were used to wrap the two sheep before they were

placed on the burning fire alive. The ashes, the fat and the blood that dripped

from the two sheep were placed on a lid of a pot, mixed with the muti taken

from the bottles and used as part of the rituals. Those who took part in the

rituals were ordered to fully undress, stand in two rows and the muti mixture

that was made was put on the incisions that were made on the various parts of

the bodies, set out below:

18.1. The wrist;

18.2. The toes;

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18.3. Front and back portion of the knee;

18.4. The ankles;

18.5. On top of the head;

18.6. Upper part of the chest;

18.7. On the cheeks;

18.8. The eye lids;

18.9. The lower part of the back;

18.10. The sides of the hips;

18.11. The thighs;

18.12. Below and above the belly button;

18.13. Above and at the back of the knees;

18.14. Between the shoulder blades;

18.15. On the forehead;

18.16. On the inside and the side of the elbow joints;

18.17. At the back of the ears.

19. The Inyangas instructed us to appoint a stubborn, fearless and brave

person to lead us, on whom further rituals had to be performed. Mambush

was appointed to lead the group. We were further instructed by the Inyangas

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to dig a hole wherein the remains of the two sheep should be buried. The

Inyangas made available a pick and a spade which were used to dig a hole in

which the remains of the two sheep were placed. Mambush was instructed by

the Inyangas to stand on top of the remains inside the hole, further rituals

were performed on Mambush after which the hole was filled and covered with

soil. The Inyangas further advised us that human blood, tongue and chin were

required to further strengthen us.

20. No one was allowed to go home without the permission of Xolani who was the

only person permitted by the Inyangas to have a cell phone.

21. The strikers that took part in the rituals were known as Makarapas. Strikers

that did not take part in the rituals, were not allowed to be part of the

Makarapas. It was the responsibility of Makarapas to ensure that the

decisions taken by the Committee of 15 were implemented. Some of the

people who did not take part in the rituals on the 11 thof August 2012 were

allowed to remain separately from the Makarapas at the Koppie. Each time

the larger group of the Makarapas left the Koppie for a mission a group of

about 50 Makarapas remained behind with the Inyangas to protect and

preserve the Koppie. The Makarapas and the two Inyangas permanently

stayed and slept at the koppie from the 11thof August 2012 until the morning

of the 16th of August 2012. It was Xolanis responsibility to buy food and

whatever supplies that was required for that period.

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22. On the 12thof August 2012, the singing of slogans, the displaying, brandishing

and brushing of dangerous weapons was intended to provoke the Security

Officers to start firing at us so that we could attack them. I have identified the

Security Officers that were attacked and killed as

22.1 Mr Fundi, whose body is depicted in Slides 29 and 30 of Exhibit L and

whose blood and body parts were removed for muti purposes,

22.2 Mr Frans Mabelani, who was attacked, killed and set alight inside a car

whose body is depicted in slides 31 and 32 of Exhibit L.

23. The property of LONMIN that was damaged and set alight is depicted in slide

38 of Exhibit L.

24. During the report back session at the Koppie, it was established that none of

the Makarapas were killed or sustained any injuries during the incident

referred to above. This fortified our belief that the muti is effective and

encouraged us to persist in our attitude of using violence, if need be, to

achieve our objective. The Inyangas cut the body parts of Fundi into smaller

pieces, mixed it with the blood, placed it on top of a lid which was placed on

the fire until the body parts and the blood were burnt to ashes. We were

instructed by the Inyangas to stand in a line and the ashes were put inside our

mouth using a spoon which we licked and swallowed. After this, the Inyangas

told us that they had accomplished their mission in protecting us from police

bullets, made us fearless, strong and invisible to the police.

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25. The strike gained momentum, more people supported our cause and joined

the Makarapas. This is as a result of the killing of both Fundi and Mabelani,

the destruction of property, the robbing of cell phones and firearms. On the

12th of August 2012, rituals were performed on the strikers that joined the

Makarapas. Arising from the incident that led to the death of both Fundi and

Mabelani, damage to property and the theft of the weapons, it was expected

that the police would raid the Koppie with the intention of arresting the

Makarapas, recovering robbed items and confiscating dangerous weapons. It

was decided that if the police were to approach the Koppie, they would be met

with resistance and violence as we were heavily armed with dangerous

weapons and firearms. We would not have allowed ourselves to be arrested

by the police without mounting resistance. Had the Police approached the

Koppie, we would have noticed them from a distance be it during the day or

night.

26. I have identified Julius Langa as the person who was attacked in the early

hours of the 13thof August 2012 because of the colour of the clothes that he

was wearing, and the scene where his body was found. I am advised that the

photos I used to identify Julius Langa were taken by the police on the day and

at the scene where he was killed. Some of the Makarapas left the scene in

three vans whilst others walked to the Koppie. On the way to the Koppie we

met security personnel in the employment of Lonmin although there was a

discussion between the security personnel and some of the leaders of the

Makarapas, I did not hear what was discussed.

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27. As we proceeded along the railway line Mambush brought to our attention the

presence of a number of police officers whom we regarded as a stumbling

block in the achievement of our objective. We knew that the police would not

allow us to publicly carry and display dangerous weapons. The message

relayed to the police that we were not fighting them, was not said in good faith.

We would not allow the police to confiscate the dangerous weapons in our

possession. We agreed that only Mambush, Xolani and Mosotho should talk

to the police and the group was reminded of waiting first for the police to shoot

before we could attack them. Mambush advised us that we should defy any

instructions given by the police and do whatever we can to provoke the police

to first shoot at us.

28. Mambush and Mosotho could be seen talking to the police whilst making

gestures with clenched fists, as instructed by the Inyangas. In the video

Xolani is clearly depicted with his hands open whilst addressing the police and

was shouted at for not complying with the instructions of the Inyanga.

Mambush instructed us to calm down, which we did. The undertaking that the

weapons will be surrendered at the Koppie would not have occurred as it was

a ploy used to let the police allow us to proceed to the Koppie. Despite having

agreed that only three persons would address the police, the video clearly

show that more than three persons spoke to the police.

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29. It is clear from the video that Mambush was taking a leading role. The

crouching position was in line with the instructions given by the Inyangas.

Both the singing and the clicking of the weapons was meant to give us

courage and at the same time to provoke the police into first firing at us.

During the discussions that transpired with the police, we were singing a

song; Xinisa masendeumfana o ngege u lunge. It simply meant that we

had to be strong, bold and make sacrifices if we had to achieve what we set

out to do. General Mpembe (Mpembe) told us that he was going to count up to

10, during which period we should leave our weapons on the ground. Whilst

Mpembe was counting, Mambush instructed us to defy him and proceed

further which we did. One police officer, who was pointing a firearm next to a

boulder, retreated as we approached him. We rushed forward making noise

and singing songs that any person seen wearing a NUM t-shirt should be

killed and that the lion that ate people is at Bizana. By the lion we were

referring to the father of the two Inyangas as we were made to eat the ashes

of Fundi.

30. Whilst proceeding in the field, we decided to move towards the informal

settlement with the intention of attacking or killing any male person found.

This is so because all the male persons were expected to be supportive of our

cause and be at the Koppie. As we approached the informal settlement the

police started firing teargas which was an act that we were waiting for to

trigger an attack on the police. The firing of teargas by the police caused us to

attack them.

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31. It appears that the police officer that I attacked and injured with a spear was

trying to run for safety inside the Nyala. At one stage I heard Mambush

shouting and giving instructions that we should leave the place and return to

the Koppie which we did. Some of the strikers that sustained injuries as a

result of the attack on the police were lifted and carried to the Koppie from

where they were transported to the hospital. During the report back session at

the Koppie, in an endeavour to establish why other people other than the

police sustained injuries or were killed, the view was that either some of them

were not Makarapas and just joined us along the way or those who were

Makarapas, did not carry out the Inyangas instructions. The fact that three

police officers were severely attacked and robbed of their fire arms made us

belief that the muti was effective. It was discussed that because of the attack

on the police, the robbing of fire arms and cell phones, there was a strong

possibility that the police will search and raid the Koppie with the view to

arresting us, recover the fire arms and confiscate the dangerous weapons.

The earlier stance adopted regarding the use of violence against the police

was reiterated. It was stated that we were in possession of more fire arms

which would make it easier to challenge the police at any time.

32. The news of the attack on the police and the robbing of fire arms, led to more

people joining the Makarapas. On the 14thof August 2012, more people joined

the Makarapas and could be seen undergoing the performance of rituals, as

depicted in slides 85, 86 and 90 of Exhibit L. The reason why the persons

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were nude is because they first had to wash with a mixture of intelezi and

water before the muti incisions could be done. The sprinkling that occurred on

people that were fully dressed was to revive the muti and rituals already

performed on the Makarapas.

33. Whilst we were dancing and chanting, an announcement was made from the

police armoured vehicle with a request that we should appoint five people to

come forward as our representatives, as the police would like to have a

discussion with them. After a caucus by the Committee of 15, Mambush,

Xolani, Bhele and two gentlemen whose particulars I do not know, were

appointed as our representatives. The representatives are depicted in slides

95 and 96 of Exhibit L, as they approached and negotiated with the police.

On returning to the strikers, we were advised that the police undertook to have

a discussion with LONMIN Management with the view to requesting them to

enter into negotiations with the strikers.

34. At sunset the strikers dispersed and the Makarapas returned to the Koppie.

During the night on the 14

th

of August 2012, Xolani advised us that he

received a telephone call from Mr Mathunjwa (Mathunjwa) as he would like

to come to the Koppie to have a discussion with us. After some discussions,

we agreed that he could come, on condition that he did not come to the

specific spot where the rituals were performed. I saw Xolani making a call but

did not pay attention to the conversation that he had. After some time, I

noticed a vehicle with its lights on, approaching the Koppie and indeed

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Mathunjwa arrived. Mathunjwa advised us that there was an attempt on the

part of the police to bring him and Zokwana to the Koppie to address the

strikers and that the strikers should not welcome Zokwana. He further

indicated that he is interested in numbers and that once we mobilised enough

people to join AMCU he would ensure that our demand is met.

35. On the 15thof August 2012, we spent the better part of the day singing and

chanting in anticipation of the arrival of the two Union leaders. During the day

I vividly remember that the Committee of 15 met and other Makarapas who

were not part of the Committee of 15 were allowed to take part in the

deliberations and emphasized that Zokwana should not be allowed to address

the strikers. It was agreed that if Zokwana stepped out of the police vehicle,

he should be viciously attacked in the presence of the police, as the muti and

the rituals would render the police firearms ineffective. The strikers were

accordingly advised of the decision taken regarding Zokwana. On that

particular day the Committee of 15 only met once in the open for a discussion

which I was part of.

36. Late in the afternoon when we saw a police armoured vehicle approaching the

Koppie, we suspected that both leaders of the Unions were coming to the

Koppie to address the strikers. Xolani challenged Zokwana using vulgar

words saying he should step out of the Nyala so that the strikers could kill him.

Had Zokwana stepped out of the Nyala, he would have been violently attacked

by the strikers in the presence of the police. Mathunjwa was at no stage given

an undertaking by either the Committee or the Makarapas that the strikers

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were going to lay down their weapons on the 16th

of August 2012 in the

morning.

37. On the 16thof August 2012, noting that Mathunjwa did not give us a concrete

response from LONMIN Management, the Committee of 15 met and decided

that the employer had been given sufficient time to address our demand and if

our demand is not met that day, there was going to be bloodshed. It was

further discussed that if the demand is not met the police being a stumbling

block to the attainment of our demand they should be attacked and be

removed. The strikers were advised of the decision reached by Committee of

15.

38. Whilst we waited for Mathunjwa to return and address us, a car approached

the Koppie and two gentlemen got out, one of whom appeared to be a priest.

Mambush, Xolani, Bhele, Anele and Kaizer approached the persons, one of

whom we were later told is a Bishop. They had discussions with him, but we

were not advised of what transpired. In the presence of the Bishop, the

strikers openly displayed an assortments of dangerous weapons in their

possession, chanted songs that they were going to kill NUM and its members.

The Bishop left and never returned. Had either the Bishop or Mathunjwa

returned with LONMIN Management and gave feedback to the effect that the

strikers demands have not been met, LONMIN representatives would have

been violently attacked in the presence of the police.

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39. Mathunjwa returned for the second time without concrete results. In his

presence violent threatening conduct and attitude was displayed by the

strikers towards the police. The threats that were made against the police

were made following a decision already taken that they should be violently

attacked as they were seen as a stumbling block to the attainment of our

objectives. As Mathunjwa was leaving, we were busy dancing, singing and

chanting when it came to my attention that the police had started deploying

barbed wire and some of the persons at the Koppie were leaving without any

hindrance in whatever direction they went.

40. As the police deployed the barbed wire, Mambush went, confronted them and

asked why they deployed the barbed wire. Mambush returned, joined the

Makarapas and we proceeded directly to where the police were busy

deploying the barbed wire. In a crouching formation as depicted in slide 198 of

Exhibit L, we walked next to the Nyala led by Mambush. Once we were next

to one of the Nyalas that was busy deploying the barbed wire, I heard and saw

some of the strikers hitting their weapons against the Nyala. I was in the

middle of the group. At one stage I saw a police Nyala that had blocked an

open space, between the Nyala and the kraal. We wanted to use the open

space to go and attack the police. The police fired teargas and water, which

had no effect on us, as we persisted and proceeded to attack the police.

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41. As the gap between the Nyala and the kraal had been closed, we moved

forward trying to approach the police from the other side of the kraal, with the

intention of violently attacking the police. I was following the group that was in

front when I heard a volley of shots fired by the police, and saw a number of

strikers falling in front of me whilst the shooting was going on. I became

scared, shocked and realised that the muti was not effective, decided to turn

back and ran towards the informal settlement that is how I survived. Together

with other Makarapas we met with the Inyangas in the evening in an open field

next to Nkaneng. It is during that meeting that we were told that Mosotho killed

a rabbit contrary to the instructions of the Inyangas. The Inyangas told us that

the killing of the rabbit rendered the muti ineffective for which they cannot be

blamed.

42. I was shown a video clip of a gentleman who now is known as Mr Phatsa

(Phatsa) whilst in hospital, speaking to President Zuma. I recognisedhim as

one of the Makarapas who was present at Koppie.

43. I was shown the a picture of a gentleman depicted in Exhibit EEE6, photo 1,

now known to me as Mr Magidwana (Magidwana). I am aware that he was

not employed as a RDO. Magidwana was a member of the Makarapas.

44. I am aware that both Phatsa and Magidwana were present at the Koppie and

underwent the performance of the rituals.

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45. On the 24th

of July 2013 I, in the company of the Investigators of the

Commission, namely Piet Byleveld (Byleveld) and Danie van Tonder,

members of the South African Police (SAPS) from the Forensic Division, K9

Unit, a photographer, a video operator and SAPS Legal Team, attended an

inspection in locoat the Koppie . Byleveld was also in possession of a video

camera. The purpose of the inspection in locowas to point out any spot of

relevance to the issues to be determined by Commission

46. I pointed out ;

46.1 an open hole which is the spot where the remains of the

two sheep were buried. Despite the use of a tracking dog,

nothing could be found.

46.2 the spot where the rituals were performed and the two

sheep were burned.

46.3 a piece of intelezi next to the spot where the fire was

made.

46.4 multi-coloured ropes earlier referred to were found still

fastened to the trees on the same spot.

47. The under mentioned exhibits were collected, sealed and removed at the

scene by a police member based at the Forensic Unit.

47.1 The intelezi ;

47.2 The soil where the fire was made;

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47.3 Dry sheep faeces obtained at the spot where the fire was made;

47.4 The ropes that were fastened to the trees.

48. I have relayed the contents of this statement in Xhosa which was translated

into English.

MR X

SIGNED AND SWORN TO at __________________________ on this____day of____________________ 2014 by the deponent who has stated that:

a. He knows and understands the contents hereof and that it is true and correct;b. He has no objection to taking the prescribed oath; andc. He regards the prescribed oath as binding on his conscience.

Signed before me

Commissioner of Oaths:

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