Removing Khampepe could delay TRC cases inquiry analyst warns Zandile.Khumalo Mon, 03/16/2026 - 17:25 TRC commission of inquiry JOHANNESBURG - Political analyst Dirk Kotze argues that the removal of Khampepe will cause further delays for the families who've been waiting for justice. This comes as former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki are seeking the removal of Justice Sisi Khampepe as chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases inquiry. READ | TRC families want Khampepe Inquiry to continue Kotze said many of the prosecutions should have taken place during their time in office. He argues that the failure to pursue these cases could reflect on how the matter was handled during their presidencies. "They want to avoid is that the conclusions that will be reached by the judge, Khampepe, will be critical of them, and that they didn't do enough as the presidents during their terms in order to push this and bring it to conclusion. "Because she is quite a person with her own mind, "he said. Justice Khampepe is opposing the application at the High Court in Johannesburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated he will not oppose the application. READ | LIVE | Court hears bid to
