LIVE TESTIMONIES:
20 October 2026: PRESIDENT MBEKI
21 OCTOBER 2026: MINISTER MABANDLA
22 October 2026: MINISTER KASRILS
23 OCTOBER 2026: MINISTER NQAKULA
TRANSCRIPTS:
- President Mbeki 19-10-26
- Ms. B. Mabandla 21-10-26
- Mr. R. Kasrils 22-10-26
- Mr. C Nqakula 23-10-26
MEDIA REPORTS:
Mbeki missed a chance to confront racism at the Khampepe Commission
PRETORIA NEWS: OPINION Racial Inequality Abbey Makoe 24 October 2026
FORMER President Thabo Mbeki, ever so erudite, squandered an opportunity to educate our nation as well as the Diaspora. How unfortunate.
Faced with South Africa’s perennial scourge, racial prejudice, during his testimony at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) prosecutions, Mbeki correctly challenged being scorned by a white lawyer, Advocate Paul Hoffman.
BREAKING | Ronnie Kasrils Recounts Underground War Against Apartheid at Khampepe Commission
Charles Nqakula: TRC cases were never discussed in security cluster meetings
NEWSNOTE: 23 October 2026 by BySilver Sibiya
Former Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula has told the Commission of Inquiry into Stopped TRC Investigations and/or Prosecutions that cases referred to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) were never discussed at security cluster meetings when he took office in 2002.
Nqakula, who served under former President Thabo Mbeki, testified before the inquiry chaired by retired Justice Sisi Khampepe. He was led in his testimony by Advocate Ngwako Maenetje SC.
He said the government’s priority at the time was to restore peace and stability following years of political violence in the country.
https://newsnote.co.za/charles-nqakula-trc-cases-were-never-discussed-in-security-cluster-meetings/
Nqakula describes claims of colluding with apartheid-era generals as an insult.
The former Minister of Intelligence Services, Safety and Security respectively Charles Nqakula testified at the TRC Cases Commission of Inquiry on Friday, 23 October 2026.
The inquiry is examining allegations surrounding the handling of the TRC-related investigations and prosecutions, including claims of political interference and the failure to prosecute cases arising from the commission’s work.
Nqakula is the husband of former Defence Minister and former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The latter is currently facing charges of corruption and money laundering at Pretoria High Court.
Nqakula has rejected claims that he may have colluded with apartheid-era security generals to secure pardons for human rights abuses.
He said he takes offence at the allegations, citing his role in the liberation struggle and the persecution and killing of his comrades under apartheid.
https://fullview.co.za/live-feed-charles-nqakula-testifies-at-the-trc-cases-inquiry/
Kasrils denies suppressing TRC case prosecutions
Former President Thabo Mbeki Attends TRC Cases Commission to Support Brigitte Mabandla
CENTRAL NEWS: 22 October 2026 by Thabo Mosia
Johannesburg – Former President Thabo Mbeki attended the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday to show support for former Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla as she gave evidence about allegations of interference in the prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases.
Mbeki, who had testified before the commission earlier in the week, was present in the auditorium while Mabandla took the stand. His wife, Zanele Mbeki, was also in attendance. The former president’s presence came as Mabandla faced questions about claims that she had instructed a senior National Prosecuting Authority official to halt post-TRC prosecutions.
Former justice minister Brigitte Mabandla denies instruction to halt post-TRC prosecutions
At the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into delayed TRC prosecutions, former minister of justice Brigitte Mabandla denied issuing any instructions to halt prosecutions to National Prosecuting Authority senior official Dr Silas Ramaite.
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, former minister of justice Brigitte Mabandla told the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry that she had never made a phone call on 11 November 2004 to then special director of national public prosecutions Dr Silas Ramaite, calling for a moratorium on TRC prosecutions.
Ramaite oversaw TRC prosecutions in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and acted as its head after its inaugural head, Bulelani Ngcuka, resigned amid controversy that year.
TRC cases inquiry | Mabandla disputes claims she halted prosecutions, points to 2007 report
Former Justice Minister, Brigitte Mabandla, has disputed allegations that she instructed officials to suspend prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes, arguing that a parliamentary report indicates the process had already been halted before she was allegedly involved.
Mabandla took the stand at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, which is probing allegations of political interference in the prosecution of crimes arising from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process.
The allegations centre on claims that Mabandla instructed former acting National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Silas Ramaite, on 11 November 2004 to put TRC-related prosecutions on hold pending the development of prosecutorial guidelines.
Former Justice Minister Bridgette Mabandla grilled over TRC case intervention
In her founding affidavit, Mabandla said she could not recall calling former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Silas Ramaite to instruct him to stop the prosecutions.
Former Justice Minister Bridgette Mabandla faced tough questions on Wednesday at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases inquiry over contradictory statements regarding an alleged instruction to halt apartheid-era prosecutions.
In her founding affidavit, Mabandla said she could not recall calling former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Silas Ramaite to instruct him to stop the prosecutions.
Brigitte Mabandla denies interference in apartheid-era prosecutions
Former justice minister Brigitte Mabandla has denied instructing former Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions, Silas Ramaite, to halt or delay apartheid-era prosecutions.
Mabandla said she would never have issued an instruction about who the NPA should prosecute or when.
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/10/21/brigitte-mabandla-denies-interference-in-apartheid-era-prosecutions
FHR disappointed in Mbeki’s testimony at the TRC Cases Inquiry
Former President Thabo Mbeki has strongly denied any political interference in the prosecution, or lack thereof, of more than 300 cases referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for a final decision.
Mbeki testified before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, also known as the TRC Cases Inquiry, on Monday. His testimony drew sharp criticism from the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR), which represents 25 families of apartheid-era victims and survivors who have spent decades waiting for accountability.
Speaking on YOU FM Newshour, FHR attorney and programme officer Vuya Nako said Mbeki’s testimony focused on the balancing process required to implement the TRC’s processes and ensure justice and peace in a democratic South Africa.
https://newsnote.co.za/fhr-disappointed-in-mbekis-testimony-at-the-trc-cases-inquiry/
Mbeki failed to account for delays in apartheid-era prosecutions, says Foundation for Human Rights
Cape Town, Local, News, VOC News
The Foundation for Human Rights says former president Thabo Mbeki failed to explain what his government did to ensure apartheid-era crimes referred for prosecution were investigated and brought before the courts.
Mbeki recently appeared before the Khampepe Commission, which is investigating alleged political interference and delays in prosecuting cases referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). He denied allegations that he was personally involved in interfering with prosecutions.
Mbeki denies secret deals with apartheid-era generals, blames NPA for TRC prosecution delays
At the Khampepe Commission, Thabo Mbeki rejects claims of political interference, explaining the ANC’s amnesty bid and distinguishing presidential pardons from prosecution decisions.
DAILY MAVERICK: Marianne Thamm 19 October 2026
Former president Thabo Mbeki has told the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) prosecutions that the only occasion he met former apartheid military and police generals was when they had approached the ANC, stating they would not apply for amnesty if then president FW de Klerk and his cabinet did not do so as well.
On the first day of his much-anticipated appearance, the former president denied any secret meetings and testified that former generals approached him in 1996, while the TRC was in progress, to request a meeting with the ANC committee tasked with amnesty applications.
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday that he had neither ordered prosecutors to stop cases involving apartheid-era crimes nor struck secret deals to shield former security officers from justice.
“It’s a complete fabrication. There was no such thing,” Mbeki told a judicial inquiry in Johannesburg examining allegations that political interference in democratic South Africa prevented investigations and prosecutions of crimes committed under white minority rule.
https://www.trtafrika.com/english/article/652ea58e0106
Former president Thabo Mbeki denies ordering cover-up of apartheid-era crimes
WATCH: COMPLETE FABRICATION : Mbeki denies secret deal to shield apartheid generals
AFRICAN INSIDER: 19 October 2026
Johannesburg – Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has rejected allegations that his government held secret meetings with apartheid-era military and police generals to prevent them from facing prosecution, describing the claims as a “complete fabrication”.
Mbeki made the remarks on Monday while testifying before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry in Johannesburg, which is investigating alleged political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred to authorities by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
‘THE NPA SHOULD TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILING TRC VICTIMS AND FAMILIES’
TRC HEARS MBEKI’S HISTORIC 1985 RADIO FREEDOM BROADCAST MESSAGE ON THE SLAIN CRADOCK FOUR
Mbeki rejects claims he shielded apartheid-era perpetrators from prosecution
Cape Town, Local, News, VOC News
Former president Thabo Mbeki has dismissed as a “complete fabrication” allegations that he held secret meetings with apartheid-era generals to protect them from prosecution for crimes committed under apartheid.
Mbeki made the remarks while testifying before the Khampepe Commission, which is investigating alleged political interference and delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
https://vocfm.co.za/mbeki-rejects-claims-he-shielded-apartheid-era-perpetrators-from-prosecution/
‘Complete Fabrication’: Mbeki Rejects Secret Amnesty Deal Claims
MAIL AND GUARDIAN: Lunga Mzangwe
The former president said a meeting with apartheid-era generals concerned calls for political leaders to account for their decisions before foot soldiers appeared before the TRC’s amnesty committee
VIDEO CLIPS:
UPCOMING TME TABLE: 26 – 30 OCTOBER 2026
- Mr. E De Kock (Statement and Additional Statement)
- Cross Examination of Lt. L. Bester
- Cross Examination of Adv. M. Mpshe
