Khampepe stays on as TRC inquiry chair after ConCourt dismisses Zuma and Mbeki bid
Author: Nthabiseng BaloyiPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics

The South African Constitutional Court dismissed the bid by Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to remove Khampepe from her position as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) inquiry. As a result, Khampepe will continue to lead the inquiry, which aims to investigate human rights violations during apartheid. This decision was welcomed by supporters of the TRC, which is seen as crucial for national reconciliation.
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