President Cyril Ramaphosa set up the commission of inquiry in May this year to investigate delays in the investigation and prosecution of cases referred by the TRC.
The commission seeks to determine if improper influence hindered the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. The Commission’s Lionel Adendorff says much needs to be done to address the issue.
“The TRC Cases Inquiry is concerned that despite the request for information issued almost two months ago, the Rule 3,3 notices issued and correspondences sent and the first directive issued two weeks ago, certain government departments and entities as well as government leaders have not yet complied with any of these
This has an obvious direct impact on our work and our ability to prepare for the hearing set for the November 10 and ultimately on the time allocated for the conclusion for the inquiry’s work.
Our commissioners led by Justice Sisi Khampepe are adamant that we should not go the route of subpoenas as we continue to rely on the goodwill and cooperation of those who can help us in our common search for justice,” he said.
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