Johannesburg, South Africa — In a recent appearance before the Khampepe Commission, former South African Police Minister Fikile Mbalula emphatically denied any involvement in the delays of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases. Mbalula, who served as Minister of Police from 2017 to 2018 and as Deputy Minister from 2009 to 2010, faced inquiries into his role in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regarding TRC cases.
The Khampepe Commission, tasked with investigating the delays in handling TRC cases, has been scrutinizing allegations that senior officials deliberately obstructed or delayed the investigation and prosecution of apartheid — era human rights violations. Despite these claims, Mbalula insisted, “I was never involved in TRC cases as Minister of Police. I did not have the authority to determine, direct, or provide resources for any investigations relating to TRC cases, nor did I determine or influence decisions relating to the prosecution of those cases. “.
Mbalula also expressed regret over not being able to provide information to the TRC Cases Inquiry regarding its terms of reference. He highlighted the prolonged wait for justice by apartheid-era victims’families and their right to answers. Established in 1995, the TRC aimed to address human rights violations during the apartheid era, offering amnesty to perpetrators in exchange for full disclosure of their actions.
The Khampepe Commission’s investigation into the delays in TRC cases could have significant implications for South Africa’s ongoing efforts to confront its apartheid past and ensure accountability for past human rights violations.
As the inquiry progresses, the nation awaits further developments and a clearer understanding of the delays in TRC cases.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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