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Gauteng Human Settlements warns residents against groups and individuals claiming credit for housing allocations, stressing that RDP and BNG houses are allocated through an established, regulated system. The Department says no activist, organisation or individual can influence waiting lists or fast-track applications. The department says Residents are urged not to pay anyone for housing. Tahir Sema, is the Head of Communication at the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements 

Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga questions Fadiel Adams on why he did not approach the Public Protector directly, instead of expecting the minister to do so on his behalf. Adams is back at the Commission where he has been has giving details on a confidential Crime Intelligence report that was allegedly slipped underneath his office door in Parliament. 

National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams tells the Madlanga Commission that he raised concerns over his dockets being moved from Cape Town to Pretoria. Adams says he believes the transfer requires explanation and questions the lack of communication from police officials. He maintains that he acted after suspecting interference.

National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams testifying before the Madlanga Commission, says he had every right and responsibility to email Police Minister over concerns about the investigation. He maintains he was seeking to protect the integrity of the investigative process and did not abuse his access to the Minister Mchunu.

While some of the blame for the dismal record of investigation and prosecution of TRC Cases can be attributed to the NPA, the lack of political will and interference need to be acknowledge. 
This was the testimony delivered at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown, Johannesburg by long-time member of the Priority Crimes Litigation Unit (PCLU), Dr Jacobus Pretorius. 
Our senior reporter, Busi Bopela attended day 74 of the Inquiry's public hearings.… 

Legal experts have warned against harsh criticism of the criminal justice system. This follows revelations that 24-year-old Reiger Park alleged gang member Regan Collis — who was arrested for the murder of two police officers and two women — was out on bail for other serious offences. Collis' case has raised concerns about bail being granted to accused persons facing serious charges. Neria Hlakotsa filed this report…

A large group of Cape Peninsula University of Tegnology students staged a sit-in in front of the university's administration building, at the Bellville main campus in Cape Town. 
Earlier, university management gave the students a deadline of 4pm on Wednesday to vacate the university residences across all campuses, citing safety concerns. 
However, the students decided not to vacate, saying there was no consultation with them or the majority, who live outside of the Western Cape. 
The students say they don't have transport money to go home as they are NSFAS dependent. 
Our reporter, Yonda Magubudela has the details...

The Cape Town Regional Court says it cannot make a ruling in the civil matter between the Department of Home Affairs and former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina. This is due to a matter that is pending at the Western Cape High Court. It  follows Adetshina's arrest in June for allegedly being in the country illegally.  Amahle Du Toit reports...

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police has begun its inquiry into gang-related violent crime. 
This solution-based summit in Cape Town, will bring together more than 150 people. Communities affected by gang violence, policing officials, civil society and oraganised-crime experts have been asked to identify practical measures to tackle the scourge. 
Mkhokheli Bandla has more...

National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams has told the Madlanga Commission that he spoke to alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi only once, while at suspended Crime Intelligence General Andre Lincoln’s house. Adams says the conversation concerned Lincoln’s unpaid pension, not the opening of cases in Soweto. He denies Mogotsi had any involvement in his decision to open those cases.