Zuma, Mbeki Lose Bid to Oust Justice Khampepe From TRC Inquiry

Court Dismisses Zuma, Mbeki Push to Oust Head of Apartheid Probe

Zuma, Mbeki lose bid to oust Justice Khampepe from TRC inquiry

In a two-one split ruling, the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki’s bid to force the removal of retired Justice Sisi Khampepe from the apartheid prosecutions inquiry – because the former presidents failed to get Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s permission to sue her.

Zuma, Mbeki lose court bid to remove Sisi Khampepe from TRC cases inquiry

Court finds Zuma and Mbeki failed to seek required permission before challenging Sisi Khampepe.

BREAKING | Zuma and Mbeki’s bid for the removal of Sisi Khampepe dismissed by court

Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe will continue to lead the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into political interference in TRC cases, following the Gauteng High Court's dismissal of legal challenges from former presidents Zuma and Mbeki.

Court dismisses Zuma and Mbeki's bid for the removal of Sisi Khampepe

A full bench of the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed a bid by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to have retired Justice Sisi Khampepe recuse herself as chairperson of a commission of inquiry into stalled prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. This means Khampepe will remain chairperson of the TRC cases inquiry. Judgment Acting Deputy Judge President of t…

Zuma Foundation vows to pursue further legal action after High Court holds Khampepe’s role

Zuma Foundation vows to pursue further legal action after High Court holds Khampepe’s role Vusi.Bafetane Mon, 03/30/2026 - 14:44 JOHANNESBURG - The Jacob Zuma Foundation said that it has noted and is currently studying the judgment delivered in the High Court in Johannesburg.The Court ruled that Justice Sisi Khampepe will remain Chairperson of the TRC Cases Inquiry after it dismissed a bid to remove her.Former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Tha…