South Africa Launches Inquiry into Allegations of Justice Block During Apartheid Era
President Cyril Ramaphosa initiates a judicial inquiry into claims of past political interference in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes amidst calls for justice from victims' families.
The new inquiry was part of a settlement agreement in the January court case, Ramaphosa's office said.
South Africa to hold inquiry into whether justice during apartheid era was blocked
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For years, critics have alleged that the post-apartheid leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) formed a secret deal with the former white-minority government in order to prevent prosecutions.
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa sets up inquiry into sparse apartheid prosecutions
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South Africa to hold inquiry into whether prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes were blocked
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Summary
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an inquiry into whether his party's past governments blocked investigations of apartheid-era crimes. This follows a lawsuit by survivors and victims' families who claim previous administrations failed to fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recommendations. Notable unresolved cases include the Cradock Four, where justice remains elusive. This inquiry aims to uncover political interference that hindered justice for victims and facilitate some closure for affected families.
Perspectives
President Ramaphosa has initiated a judicial inquiry into whether past ANC-led governments obstructed the investigation of apartheid-era crimes.
The inquiry comes after families of victims launched a legal case against the government for failing to deliver justice or prosecute crimes committed during apartheid.
Ramaphosa's government acknowledges allegations of political interference in justice for apartheid victims, stressing the need to establish the truth.