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as I'd have to

escort one of the men

to be hanged the next day.

So, you were told

you were gonna help

hang one of these

men the very next day.

Sir, I'd rather you

picked one for me, sir.

The new boy must pick one.

That's how it works.

Hmm?

Makhandla.

Pick makhandla.

What's his name?

What's his name?

Makhandla!

Did the warrant

officer tell you

what you were to

do the next day

as an escort at a hanging?

Just said to learn by

following and watching others.

That was your first day?

Yes.

Tell the court what happened

on your second day.

Executions are at 7:00 A.M.

We came for them at 6:00.

Come on.

Come.

Were there any problems?

Were there any problems,

Mr. labuschagne?

No.

Everyone just does

what they're told, do they?

They're taught to obey.

What happens if

they don't obey?

Come on.

Do you have anything to say

before the order of

the court is carried out?

Do you have anything to say

before the order of

the court is carried out?

Do you have anything to say

before the order of

the court is carried out?

Do you have anything to say

before the order of

the court is carried out?

Do you have anything to say

before the order of

the court is carried out?

Do you have anything to say

before the order of

the court is carried out?

I didn't

wanna look at the rope,

but I could smell it.

It was like a wet doormat.

A sound was in my ears,

like water.

I could feel my arm shaking,

but I didn't know

if it was from me

or from the prisoner.

Tell us in your own words

what you observed.

Mr. labuschagne,

the court is waiting.

Tell us what you

remember from that day.

The noise.

What did you see?

Don't hold on so

tight next time,

or he'll pull

you down with him.

Then you'll look

like a puss, won't you?

Did the warrant officer

say anything to

you after this?

I was told

not to talk about the hanging,

any hanging, to anyone.

Did he say anything else?

That I would

be doing this job

two or three

times every two weeks.

Two or three

times every two weeks.

Did he offer any advice,

or counseling?

No.

Did he provide any training

for the work you were to do?

No.

Had you been assessed

or screened in any way

to ensure you were

suitable for this job?

No.

Did the warrant

officer give you a choice,

whether you were willing

to do this work, or not?

No.

Remind the court

as to how many days

you'd been working at maximum

when you were called upon

to hang these men.

One.

And you were how old?

I said, I was 17.

Still 17.

Mr. weber.

Um...

Would now be a convenient time

to adjourn, my lord?

The court adjourns.

Mr. weber?

Sorry.

You asked if i

believed Leon when he said

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