Real crimes against humanity hidden by TRC's narrow interpretation
Decision to hold commission into whether there was 'improper' political interference expresses a defeatist acceptance of the TRC’s official discourse
06 July 2025 - 00:00
President Cyril Ramaphosa is establishing yet another judicial commission of inquiry, to determine whether attempts were made to obstruct the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), through improper political interference. ..
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