Africa-Press – South-Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he wanted to get to the bottom of why apartheid-era crimes from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) had not been prosecuted.
After its completion in 2003, the TRC referred more than 400 cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
However, families of victims of apartheid have bemoaned the slow pace of the NPA to bring them justice.
Earlier this year, some families brought an application against Ramaphosa and five other heads of departments seeking R167 million in damages and accusing them of allegedly “suppressing” investigations into cases referred to the NPA by the TRC.
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said that Ramaphosa would be establishing a commission of inquiry as part of an out-of-court settlement with the families.
“Allegations of improper influence in delaying or hindering the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes have persisted from previous administrations. Through this commission, President Ramaphosa is determined that the true facts be established and the matter brought to finality.”
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