Gideon Nieuwoudt, the former security policeman notorious for his involvement in the murder of Steve Biko, has for a second time been denied amnesty for the Motherwell Four bombing — this time by a specially convened amnesty panel. Co-accused Marthinus Ras and Wybrand du Toit are expected to be granted amnesty.
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/ 18 October 2004
Key portions of an Act, delineating the powers of authorities to intercept communications, are expected to come into force very soon. This legislation gives law enforcement agencies wide-ranging powers to intercept the e-mails, cellphone and fixed-line calls of suspected criminals — in some cases, without an order from the courts. Concerns have been raised about the extent to which private communications can be monitored.