- See the full archive containing the "Friends/Family" interview forms as well as the "Standard Form Questionnaire - Friends/Family." The archive is available at Historical Papers, William Cullen Library at the University of the Witwatersrand.
- Ngwenya Sidingani, infra, interview #82 (08/05/98), Appendix A.
- Agnes Moleii, infra, interview #119 (15/05/98), Appendix A.
- Daniel Motaoa , infra, interview #100 (14/05/98), Appendix A.
- In order to avoid the potential of bias, our methodology specifically precluded asking those interviewed any questions relating to bribery or corruption. Our
interviewers were also specifically trained to ensure that they did not ask any leading questions on this issue. Those who reported incidences of bribery or corruption thus did so on their own initiative. It is therefore significant to note that the figure 74.5 percent does not represent the figure of those who denied having been offered release in exchange for money, it represents the number of those interviewed who did not actively volunteer such information. The Commission notes that there might be a strong disincentive to report incidents of this nature amongst undocumented migrants, who would potentially benefit from the existence of such practises. We also find it relevant to note that many of the reports of corruption were by individuals who reported having insufficient funds to pay for their release. Thus the overall portion of those being apprehended and subsequently released after paying a bribe is likely much higher than our figures suggest.
- Alfred Phiri, infra, interview #109 (15/05/98), Appendix A.
- Fred Mugadza, infra, interview #22, (14/04/98), Appendix A.
- See, for example, statement of Witness Ncube, infra, interview #27 (14/04/98), Appendix A.
- See, for example, statement of Charles Carlit Sifunda, infra, interview #64 (24/04/98), Appendix A.
- See, for example, infra, statements of: Ndlovu Nkosinathi, interview #135 (19/05/98); Alex Bento, interview #63 (24/04/98); Simon Jackson, interview #59 (15/04/98); Audrey Mountain, interview #67 (24/04/98); Mduduzi Dlamini interview #97 (08/05/98). A notable exception to this was reported by Phillip Khumalo who, apprehended in Brixton, reported that the SAPS apprehending officers informed him R50 wasn't enough.