ConCourt dismisses Zuma, Mbeki bid to recuse TRC Inquiry chairperson
Former Presidents Zuma and Mbeki argued that Khampepe would likely be biased due to her prior roles
The Constitutional Court has ruled against former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki's efforts to have Justice Sisi Khampepe removed from her role as Chairperson of the TRC Cases Inquiry. Zuma and Mbeki argued in the South Gauteng High Court earlier this year that Khampepe's previous roles made her likely to be biased in the proceedings.
Their legal teams contended that Khampepe's involvement in TRC-related matters raised concerns about potential bias. However, the Constitutional Court dismissed the application, allowing the TRC Cases Inquiry to proceed. TRC Cases Inquiry spokesperson Lionel Adendorf welcomed the court's decision, stating that the inquiry's work to investigate potential obstruction of TRC-related prosecutions since 2003 remains on track.
The court's ruling enables the inquiry to seek further assistance from Zuma and Mbeki to shed light on the ongoing investigation.
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