US EditionRamaphosa Appoints Judge Sisi Khampepe to Probe Decades of Apartheid-Era Justice Delays
- On May 29, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa established a judicial commission of inquiry in South Africa and selected former Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe to lead it.
- The commission was established in response to a legal case filed by 25 families claiming that the government neglected to properly investigate and prosecute crimes from the apartheid period following the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission process.
- The inquiry will investigate whether there were efforts to obstruct or influence investigations and prosecutions of apartheid-related offenses, specifically examining possible interference involving members of law enforcement and prosecutorial bodies from 2003 onward.
- The commission is tasked with concluding its investigation within six months of Ramaphosa’s proclamation and must deliver its report within 60 days thereafter; Ramaphosa referred to it as a chance to uncover the truth and offer direction on subsequent steps.
- The commission represents progress toward justice for victims, with broad government and families’ agreement, but some outstanding issues remain pending court determination.
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South Africa: Justice Committee Chairperson Commends Appointment of Judge Khampepe to Head TRC Inquiry
Press Release - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, is pleased to note the appointment of retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe as head of the judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.
Why were apartheid crimes not prosecuted? Judge Sisi Khampepe tasked with finding out
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation for the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Sets Up Panel To Probe Apartheid Crimes
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation to establish a judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.
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