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Ramaphosa Launches Inquiry into Apartheid Prosecution Meddling

5/2/2025

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to launch a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe claims of political meddling in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. This pivotal move comes after families of victims, including the son of anti-apartheid hero Fort Calata, demanded justice for long-ignored cases. The inquiry seeks to unveil the truth and bring much-needed closure to grieving families.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to launch a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe claims of political meddling in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. This pivotal move comes after families of victims, including the son of anti-apartheid hero Fort Calata, demanded justice for long-ignored cases. The inquiry seeks to unveil the truth and bring much-needed closure to grieving families.