The Khampepe commission of inquiry is continuing its hearings into allegations that efforts were made to stall investigations and prosecutions linked to apartheid-era crimes dealt with under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

The proceedings are taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Friday, where the commission is further examining claims around institutional and procedural delays that may have affected accountability for historical human rights violations.

The inquiry focuses on whether there were deliberate attempts or systemic failures that prevented the proper follow-through of cases emerging from the TRC process.

These cases relate to apartheid-era perpetrators whose actions were previously identified during South Africa’s transition to democracy, but whose prosecutions have allegedly been delayed or obstructed over time.

The commission is tasked with unpacking how and why such delays occurred, and whether any individuals or institutions played a role in hindering justice.

The hearings are part of an ongoing effort to clarify unresolved aspects of the TRC legacy, particularly the gap between findings made during the reconciliation process and subsequent legal accountability.Video coverage of the proceedings is provided courtesy of the SABC, reflecting public interest in the continuation of the inquiry.

As the commission progresses, it is expected to gather further testimony and evidence that may shed light on administrative, political, or legal barriers that impacted TRC-related prosecutions.

The outcome of the inquiry could have implications for how South Africa addresses unfinished business from its apartheid past and strengthens mechanisms for accountability in transitional justice processes.