Commission of Inquiry into TRC cases to kick off countrywide hearings
The commission that President Cyril Ramaphosa established in May started its work on Friday.
People take part at the opening session of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on April 15, 1996 at East London. Picture: Philip LITTLETON / AFP
JOHANNESBURG -The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases is expected to have hearings around the country.
The commission that President Cyril Ramaphosa established in May started its work on Friday.
Retired Constitutional Court judge, Justice Sisi Khampepe, will chair the proceedings alongside retired Northern Cape Judge President Frans Kgomo and advocate Andrea Gabriel.
The judicial commission of inquiry will investigate allegations regarding efforts or attempts to stop the investigation or prosecution of TRC cases.
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The commission has announced that its headquarters will be at the Sci-Bono Complex in Newtown, Johannesburg.
“The commission, secretariat and evidence leaders have not met yet. We will meet this week to determine that roadmap. We will be guided by the submissions that we would receive from the public. It is only based on those two where we will be able to see whether we will be going to other provinces and how many days we would spend there,” said spokesperson Lionel Adendorf.
Adendorf said the commission officially started its work on Friday, but the call for submissions will only be made in 10 and 14 days.