1.   The amnesty committee has heard about a dozen cases, but has yet to rule on any of them pending the constitutional court ruling.

2.   While the commission concluded its general hearings into human rights violations last year, its amnesty committee continues to operate.

3.   A separate amnesty committee continues its work.

4.   A second amnesty committee will start hearing applications in Johannesburg on that conflict, also starting Monday.

5.   An extension would mean the amnesty committee would continue to operate after the Truth Commission closes down next March.

6.   Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who heads the Truth Commission, said the amnesty committee would continue its work.

7.   Boraine also said the commission will seek an extension of its amnesty committee, which faces a huge backlong and is unlikely to complete its work on time.

8.   Carolus declined to detail which cases would be raised with the Truth Commission and its independent amnesty committee.

9.   Joubert told the amnesty committee the killings were part of a bigger plan to eliminate people threatening state security.

10.   Mbamba also gave the amnesty committee a list of Inkatha officials he said were closely involved in hit squad activities.