False Start at Khampepe Commission as AfriForum Pushes for Equal Accountability in Apartheid-Era Crimes
A Faltering Start for the Khampepe Commission
The long-awaited hearings at the Khampepe Commission, established to probe alleged interference in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) investigations, hit an unexpected snag this week. Proceedings stalled on Monday after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) raised an objection against evidence leader Advocate Ishmael Semenya, prompting calls for his recusal.
TRC inquiry stalls, as some parties plan to bring recusal application
EWN Kgomotso Modise 10 November 2025
Proceedings kicked off on Monday morning at the Sci-Bono Centre in Newtown.
The Commission of Inquiry into Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) cases has stalled, as some parties in the matter plan to bring a recusal application.
Proceedings kicked off on Monday morning at the Sci-Bono Centre in Newtown.
Khampepe Commission sets timeline for Advocate Semenya recusal applications
The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, established to probe alleged political interference in TRC-related investigations and prosecutions, began its public hearings on Monday at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg.
The opening session was dominated by procedural disputes over the role of evidence leaders, with the spotlight on the recusal of Advocate Ishmael Semenya.
Legal representatives raised concerns over Semenya’s prior involvement advising the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on policies central to the inquiry.
They argued that his continued participation in leading certain witnesses could compromise the fairness of the proceedings.
The commission has now set a clear timetable for handling the recusal applications.
https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/khampepe-sets-timeline-adv-semenya-recusal-application/
TRC Commission postponed over objections to evidence leader Advocate Ishmael Semenya
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The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into apartheid-era crimes got off to a rocky start after lawyers for the Department of Justice and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) raised concerns about evidence leader, Advocate Ishmael Semenya.
In their application for Advocate Semenya’s recusal, the parties cited Semenya’s previous involvement in prosecutorial matters involving the NPA, with the lawyers of the concerned parties indicating this would cloud his judgement.
