Transcripts of all hearings conducted by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission under section 29 of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 2003.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Walter Felgate, held in Durban on 7 May 1996. This hearing details the career of Felgate in the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) as an advisor to Gatsha Buthelezi, and covers the modus operandi of the IFP and Buthelezi at it relates to the modus operandi and the KwaZulu legislature. SAHA received this record from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with 61 pages missing (pp.16-36 and pp. 55-115).

This is part two of the transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Frank Sandy Bennetts, held in Durban on 13 November 1996. The hearing details the investigation into safe houses and the operation of askaris.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Rownan Fernandez, held in Durban on 14 November 1996. This hearing details an investigation into the operation of the Durban Security Branch, as well as an incident where a Pan African Congress (PAC) individual was killed in his home in Inanda.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Frank Sandy Bennetts, held in Durban on 26 November 1996. The hearing details a further investigation into the career of Bennetts, including torture methods and disinformation methods used by the security branch.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Christiaan Earle, held in Durban on 28 November 1996. This hearing discusses Christiaan Earle's role as the investigating officer for the murder of Dr. Rick Turner. It also discusses his methods and procedures, as well as his views on who was responsible for the death and political interference in murder investigations. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ) has applied redactions to p.6, p.8-9, p.21, p.30, p.44, p.56 and p.59 of the transcript.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing for Hlakaniphani Jamile, held in Durban on 27 January 1997. This hearing attempts to corroborate eye-witness accounts of the involvement of Jamile in the murder of Zazi Khuzwayo, which he completely denies. Personal information has been redacted from this record on page 12 in line with the provisions of section 34 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA), as per SAHA's obligations in terms of PAIA or alternatively the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), as the case may be.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Robert John Mcbride, held in Durban on 21 April 1997. This hearing gives a detailed outline of the bombing of the Why Not? Bar / Magoos Bar in Durban, including a description of arrest, torture and interrogation from the Security Branch; an investigation into the operation of African National Congress (ANC)/Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) guerilla cells and recruitment for the People's War.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of James Taylor, held in Durban on 23 April 1997. This hearing refers to any involvement of James Taylor in the death of activist Dr Hoosen Mia Haffajee and the murder of Rick Turner. It also discusses Taylor's role in the bombing of African National Congress (ANC) offices in London in 1981. Personal information has been redacted from this record on page 5 and 6 in line with the provisions of section 34 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA), as per SAHA's obligations in terms of PAIA or alternatively the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), as the case may be.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Christiaan Marx, held in Durban on 4 June 1997. This hearing discusses Marx's knowledge of and involvement in an alleged cover-up of the true culprits of the Trust Feeds massacre. It also discusses any knowledge he might have regarding the death of Roy Ngcobo.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Gerhardus Schoon, held in Durban on 6 June 1997. This hearing deals with Mr Schoon's involvement in the murder of Jameson Ngomezulu and the disposal of his body with the use of explosives on Sodwana beach; and the disposal of the body of MK Scorpion, possibly known as Rueben with the use of explosives near Jozini Dam. SAHA has applied redaction's to personal information on p.3 of the transcript.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing for Rolf Warber, held in Durban on 1 July 1997. Warber is questioned regarding his involvement with the Pietermaritzburg security police and his interactions with various urban and rural communities in the surrounding areas (including the supply of weapons to councilors and the death of Chief Maphumlo). The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ) has applied redaction's to p.3, p.86 and p.125 of the transcript.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing for Johannes Velde van der Merwe, held in Durban on 10 July 1997. Van der Merwe is questioned about his knowledge of Operation Marion and how the fall-out from Caprivi trainees committing criminal offences was to be managed. He is also questioned about the role and structure of the State Security Council; the Trust Feeds massacre; his views on the efficacy of the "kitskonstabels" and the contention of the supposed TREWITS hit list. Van der Merwe also concedes that some types of South African Defence Force (SADF) training was provided to people in Namibia, Lesotho and Mozambique (RENAMO), as well as support for UNITA (Angola). The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ) has applied redaction's to p.33-34 and p.51 of the transcript. SAHA has applied redaction's to personal information on p.3 of the transcript.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Andries Petrus Putter, held in Durban on 21 July 1997. This hearing covers Putter's time as Chief of staff, Military Intelligence from (1985-1990). It covers the command structure of intelligence operations including Operation Marion; as well as the creation of TREWITS.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Michael Adriaan Van Den Berg, held in Durban on 3 October 1997. Van Den Berg was a logistics officer for the South African Defence Force, and this transcript investigates his knowledge of Operation Marion; and the allegation that it operated as a sanctioned Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) 'hit squad'. He acknowledges that the term "hit squad" and "paramilitary" were used when discussing Operation Marion.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Vusimuzi Ishmael Myeza, held in Durban on 21 October 1997. This record discusses Myeza's duties and role as a policeman with the security branch. He denies multiple allegations where he has been implicated in pointing out people, houses or helping dispose of bodies.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Phillip Powell, held in Durban on 23 May 1998. This record investigates Powell's influence in setting up Mhlaba camp, as well as his general knowledge of KwaZulu politics and the KwaZulu police force. He also voluntarily gives much information on African National Congress (ANC) training camps located in the then KwaZulu province.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Bathlakaze Butler Tungata, held in East London on 4 December 1996. This record covers an investigation of Bathlakaze Butler Tungata's knowledge regarding the disappearance of Siphiwe Mthimkhulu. He also describes his interaction with informers (Pumla Gobesi) and the death of a man who attempted to prevent Tungata buying groceries during the consumer boycott.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Mr Booi, held in East London on 6 April 1998.This transcript investigates Mr Booi's knowledge of the operations of the Transkei Securuty police and their relationship with the South African Police as well as the operations of askaris in Transkei. This record is EMBARGOED due to the DOJ redaction's and will be made available once that had been cleared.

This is part 1 of 10 records that discuss the plane crash of President Samora Machel. Transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Juan Bernado Honwana, held in Cape Town on 3 June 1998. Former Head of Mozambican Air Force and part of the technical sub-committee on Mozambique's National Inquiry into Samora Machel's death, Honwana presents his view on various theories about what caused the plane carrying Samora Machel to crash.

This is part 3 of 10 records that discuss the plane crash of President Samora Machel. Transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Rusty van Druten, held in Cape Town on 3 June 1998. Druten was a journalist who made a documentary at the crash site shortly after the event, and raised questions about what he saw at the crash site. He also raises questions about aspects of the Margo Commission.

This is part 5 of 10 records that discuss the plane crash of President Samora Machel. Transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera hearing of Mossie Basson, held in Cape Town on 4 June 1998. Mossie Basson was in charge of electronics warfare operations in the airforce. The record also confirms that SA radar had the capacity to monitor flights beyond their borders; as well as the fact that mobile airfield equipment did exist and that both listening (inert) and transmission (active) signal devices operated from land-rovers, which has relevance to the overall investigation.

This is part 7 of 10 of the records that discuss the plane crash of President Samora Machel. Transcripts of TRC in-camera hearing of Alvero Recio, held in Cape Town on 4 June 1998. Recio positions himself as a negotiator between various parties inside and outside of South Africa. He gives information about Nkomati Accord and Mozambican politics.

This is part 9 of 10 records that discuss the plane crash of President Samora Machel. Transcript of the TRC in-camera hearing of Willem Oosthuizen, held in Cape Town on 4 June 1998. Oosthuizen served in Koeveot, counter-insugency units and was in the process of being transferred to military intelligence at the time of the crash. He gives information about various pieces of equipment he saw and where this equipment was moved to around the time of the crash.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Krappies Engelbrecht, held in Cape Town on 24 October 1996.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Willem Schoon, held in Cape Town on 19 November 1996.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Thapelo Mbelo, held in Cape Town on 6 December 1996. Mr Mbelo is questioned regarding his time working at Vlakplaas; and he gives details regarding his recruitment into the police force and the security branch. He is also questioned about his involvement in the case of the Gugulethu 7.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Trevor Vermeulen, held in Cape Town on 23 April 1997. Vermeulen is questioned about his knowledge regarding the Western Province Joint Management System, in relation to violence in various areas of the Cape including the KTC.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Johnson Ngxobangwana, held in Cape Town on 29 May 1997. This record documents Ngxobangwana's evidence regarding violence in Gugulethu and the New Crossroads in the late 1980's.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Paul Loocke, held in Cape Town on 5 June 1997. Paul Loocke is being questioned about his involvement in the Gugulethu, KTC and Nyanga unrest.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Geoffrey Brown, held in Cape Town on 6 October 1997. Geoffrey Brown is being questioned about his involvement in the deaths of Coline Williams and Robert Waterwich.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Christo Nel, held in Cape Town on 18 May 1998. Christo Nel is being questioned on his involvement in trans-border operations under the SADF.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Supt Frans Labuschagne, held in Cape Town on 10 July 1998. Supt Frans Labuschagne is being questioned on the use of askaris and police informers in Vlakplaas and various security branches, offices, activities at Vlakplaas and continuation of questions about the abduction of Sheilas Nyanda.

This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Christiaan Pace, held in Cape Town on 15 July 1998. Former SADF employee Christiaan Pace is giving evidence on the activities of 31 Battalion in Namibia and Angola; and the SADF's involvement in the KZN and other parts of the country.

This is part 2 of 10 record that discuss the Helderberg plane crash. This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Gert van der Veer, held in Cape Town on 1 June 1998. Gert van der Veer is the former chief executive of South African Airways (SAA); he is being questioned about the Helderberg plane crush.

This is part 4 of 10 records that discuss the Helderberg plane crash. This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Tienie Willemse, held in Cape Town on 2 June 1998. Tienie Willemse was a member of the legal advisors team in the Margo investigative inquiry into the Helderberg place crash.

This is part 6 of 10 records that discuss the Helderberg plane crash. This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Michael Peter Mitchell, held in Cape Town on 2 June 1998. Michael Peter Mitchell is the former chief director of flightsoperations at SAA; he is being questioned about the Helderberg plane crash.

This is part 8 of 10 records that discuss the Helderberg plane crash. This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Dr Steyln, held in Cape Town on 3 June 1998. Dr Steyln is being questioned about the Helderberg plane crash.

This is part 10 of 10 records that discuss the Helderberg plane crash. This is a transcript of the TRC Section 29 in-camera inquiry of Mr van Rensburg, held in Cape Town on 3 June 1998. Mr van Rensburg is being questioned about the Helderberg plane crash.