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Justice Minister did not have power to establish TRC inquiry: Lamola

Former Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, says he could not establish a Commission of Inquiry into alleged political interference in unresolved apartheid-era prosecutions, arguing that the power to do so rests with the President. Testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry on Tuesday, Lamola said he inherited a justice system in 2019 that was struggling with limited resources and capacity, including a TRC unit making slow progress on outstanding cases. He says […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 60

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TRC Inquiry | Kubayi rejects political interference claims as inquiry probes delayed apartheid-era prosecutions

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has rejected allegations that government deliberately interfered in apartheid-era prosecutions, telling the TRC Cases Inquiry she has never seen evidence of decisions to halt investigations or shield perpetrators. Under cross-examination on Friday, Kubayi maintained that while court judgments and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) documents refer to executive interference, she cannot accept those conclusions without examining the evidence herself. Appearing before the Khampepe […]

todayAugust 7, 2026 100

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TRC Cases Inquiry | De Beer denies political interference, says SAPS wasn’t meant to lead investigations

Retired SAPS Divisional Commissioner for Detective Services, Johan de Beer, has denied allegations of political interference in investigations into apartheid-era crimes, telling the TRC Cases Inquiry that police should not have led the investigations because doing it could have created a conflict of interest. Testifying before the Commission in Newtown on Wednesday, De Beer defended his handling of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases and rejected claims that a controversial […]

todayAugust 5, 2026 64

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Ramaphosa keeping an eye on developments involving IDAC: Presidency

Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is closely monitoring the latest allegations involving the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Addressing the media on Wednesday, Magwenya described the allegations surrounding the anti-corruption unit as a matter of serious concern. The comments come amid mounting claims of misconduct within IDAC, including allegations of political interference, infighting among senior officials, irregular handling of high-profile corruption investigations, and concerns over the management […]

todayJuly 15, 2026 38

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Cele defends record at TRC inquiry, denies political interference

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has used his appearance before the TRC Cases Commission of Inquiry to defend his record, insisting that delays in investigating apartheid-era crimes were caused by resource constraints rather than political interference. Cele, the first of three former police ministers scheduled to testify before the commission this week, faced questions about his tenure as National Police Commissioner and later as Police Minister. The inquiry is investigating […]

todayJuly 14, 2026 48

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Ackerman under pressure as contradictions and tampering claims dominate TRC Inquiry

Allegations of political interference in apartheid-era prosecutions, contradictions in testimony, and possible document tampering have taken centre stage at the TRC cases inquiry, as former Priority Crimes Litigation Unit head, Anton Ackerman, faces intense cross-examination. Ackerman returned to the stand on Thursday following explosive testimony last month, during which he accused authorities of failing victims of apartheid-era crimes by prioritising reconciliation over justice. His latest appearance has seen multiple lines […]

todayApril 23, 2026 96

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Batohi defends NPA record on TRC cases despite structural hurdles

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Shamila Batohi, has defended the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) efforts to pursue justice in long-delayed apartheid-era cases, telling the TRC Cases Inquiry that meaningful progress was made despite deep institutional challenges. Batohi, who led the NPA from February 2019 until January 2026, testified before the inquiry chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe, which is probing delays in prosecuting cases where amnesty was denied by […]

todayApril 15, 2026 75

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Madlanga Commission | Khumalo links Sibiya to alleged car theft suspect

Crime Intelligence Head, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, has made explosive revelations linking suspended SAPS deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to an alleged car theft and hijacking suspect. Khumalo returned to the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, presenting CCTV footage showing Sibiya driving a vehicle registered in the name of Schanick Stuart James — a man with an extensive criminal record. The commission is probing allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 321

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Former top cop Riah Phiyega denies knowing or meeting Matlala

  Former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting or knowing alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. This, follows testimony at the Madlanga Commission, where Witness C — involved in Matlala’s arrest in May — claimed Matlala told police he had been at Phiyega’s Midrand home shortly before being apprehended. The commission has been tasked with probing the allegations of political interference and corruption in South Africa's criminal […]

todayOctober 31, 2025 101