Hon Speaker and hon members, following the decision of the Constitutional Court in 2010 relating to this case, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development launched a media campaign inviting victims and interested parties to make representations in respect of 149 cases.
The response has been positive. Victims and interested parties have responded, requesting information, including concerning actual applications for pardon in respect of certain applicants. The victims and interested parties were requested to respond to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development within 30 days.
The Secretariat recently received a letter requesting a 60-day extension from the Legal Resources Centre, acting on behalf of the SA Coalition for Transitional Justice, which consists of the SA History Archive, the Centre for Violence and Reconciliation, the International Centre for Transitional Justice, and the Khulumani Support Group. The applicants will also have 60 days to submit their replies. Once all have been processed, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will submit the applications to me for my final decision. Thank you, hon Speaker.