RECORDED | Khampepe commission of inquiry into TRC
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“The commission of inquiry into Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases continues in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Friday.”
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“The commission is chaired by retired judge Sisi Khampepe.”
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“The commission investigated alleged political interference that stalled the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.”
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“Testimony was given regarding the 'deep rift' and 'acrimony' within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) after the 2004 moratorium on TRC cases.”
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“Former acting national director of public prosecutions Mokotedi Mpshe testified on April 7.”
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“Mpshe denied receiving direct political instructions but detailed efforts to arrest high-profile figures like Adriaan Vlok for the poisoning of Rev Frank Chikane.”
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“Former president Jacob Zuma filed an urgent application with the Constitutional Court to remove Sisi Khampepe as chair.”
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“A Gauteng High Court ruling dismissed Zuma's previous attempt to have Khampepe recused.”
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“The commission considered affidavits from Imtiaz Cajee, nephew of Ahmed Timol, about 'state inertia' and bureaucratic delays serving as a 'best defence' for perpetrators.”
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“President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the TRC housing assistance reparations on Tuesday.”
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“Ramaphosa pledged to finalise the unresolved work of the original TRC commission.”
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