Media Statement

Independent Democrats

on the

de Lille's Testimony in the Schabir Shaik Trial

2004-11-30

PR-ID-SHAIK
Sapa

Attention : News Editor
For immediate release

The importance of what happened today is the fact that part of the content of the De Lille dossier is now a formal part of the judicial records of South Africa. It is a victory for the brave South African who risked life and limb in the quest for true democratic governance *1.

"The fact that a number of the allegations made in the De Lille dossier have led to several investigations and court cases and to top it all one successful prosecution once again confirms my confidence in the independence of the Judiciary of our country," said Patricia de Lille.

Patricia de Lille said she wants to encourage more South Africans to stand up for the truth by blowing the whistle on crime and corruption wherever and whenever it happens.

For further information contact Patricia de Lille, Leader of the Independent Democrats, on 083 303 8352

Issued by Thulani Sithole
ID Media Officer: 084 233 3811

*1 viva, Patricia, viva.