Publication: Sapa Issued: Durban Date: 2006-11-09 Reporter: Sapa Reporter:

Statement by the Shaik and Vahed Family

 

Publication 

Sapa
BC-PR-SHAIK-FAMILY

Issued

Durban
Date 2006-11-09

Reporter

Sapa

 

Issued by : Shaik Family
Attention : News Editors
For immediate release:


At 8.30am this morning, 9 November 2006, Schabir Shaik handed himself over to the Durban High Court to begin his imprisonment. We as his family will continue to explore whatever legal and constitutional options that may exist for Schabir. We will forever believe in Schabir's innocence and the fact that his actions, which were deemed criminal by the courts, were out of love, loyalty and comradeship.

The past few years, since the investigation into Schabir began, has been extremely harrowing for him and for all of us. The trauma of his trial, conviction, appeal process and imprisonment has been exacerbated by the intense media coverage, which at times borders on harassment. Now that Schabir has been incarcerated, we appeal to the media to allow us to grieve the tragedy that has befallen our family. We have nothing further to say on this matter and implore the media to let us be.

Any further queries regarding this issue should be directed to the Department of Correctional Services. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the support we have received from friends and comrades in our country and internationally.

Issued by: The Shaik and Vahed Family

With acknowledgement to Sapa.