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Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, says it’s deeply troubling that former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma appear to have stalled prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report.
Former president Mbeki is facing scrutiny over his handling of TRC recommendations during his presidency.
The Foundation for Human Rights, including survivors and families of apartheid-era victims, held a media briefing on the latest developments regarding the inquiry.
Simelane says families deserve truth and justice for their loved ones who were killed during apartheid.
“In our view, the actions of former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, together with the support of our current President Cyril Ramaphosa, have failed to hold the commissioner properly accountable, given the testimony heard so far about political interference. This situation is perhaps not entirely surprising. The families have taken the government to court 23 times over what it should do correctly in relation to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. They argue that these actions form part of a broader strategy to divert efforts away from uncovering the truth and addressing the suppression of the TRC cases. In this regard, the families claim that there has been a “closing of ranks” among current and former state officials. that is a direct quote from the affidavit responding to president Ramaphosa’s explanatory affidavit. What is particularly troubling is that the papers filed by the families outline testimony presented on their behalf, highlighting their ongoing concerns about accountability and justice.”
TRC Cases | Media briefing on latest developments in the inquiry:
www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/simelane-concerned-over-mbeki-zumas-alleged-inaction-in-trc-cases/
