Former Prosecutor Testifies on Mbeki's Role in Blocking TRC Justice

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•On March 7, 2026, Ramaphosa announced he will not oppose Zuma and Mbeki's court bid to remove Judge Khampepe from the TRC inquiry.
•The inquiry investigates alleged interference by former President Thabo Mbeki in prosecutions following the TRC findings.
•A former National Prosecuting Authority director testified on March 4, 2026, that Mbeki actively thwarted justice for apartheid-era crimes.
•On March 5, 2026, the inquiry heard there was never an intention to charge Mbeki himself for any TRC-related crimes.
•Jacob Zuma, former South African President, is also involved in the legal proceedings concerning the TRC inquiry.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the court grants Zuma and Mbeki's request to recuse Judge Khampepe the TRC inquiry could face delays or changes in leadership, affecting the pace and direction of investigations into political interference.

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🏛Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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👤Thabo Mbeki(Former President of South Africa)

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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Ramaphosa will not oppose Zuma and Mbeki's court bid for Khampepe's recusal from TRC cases inquiry AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)TRC ROULETTE: Selebi's folly: Never an intention to charge Thabo Mbeki for TRC crimes, inquiry hears AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Former NPA director exposes Thabo Mbeki's alleged interference in TRC prosecutions AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided not to oppose the court application by Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to recuse Judge Khampepe from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases inquiry. This development could influence the inquiry's progress into alleged political interference in post-apartheid prosecutions. The inquiry previously heard testimony from a former National Prosecuting Authority director accusing Mbeki of blocking prosecutions related to TRC crimes.