News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Governance by Inquiry: SA’s Truth Machines or Political Theatre?

News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Governance by Inquiry: SA’s truth machines or political theatre?

In this week’s Friday Briefing, we spotlight the South African government’s proclivity for commissions of inquiry.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Explains Position On Commissions of Inquiry

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the establishment of commissions of inquiry as a necessary tool to uphold integrity and accountability in South Africa's criminal justice system.

Cyril Ramaphosa and the limits of presidential political authority

Recent events, including President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reaction to claims against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, may raise questions about his political authority.

Punitive action against Mchunu would be unfair, says Ramaphosa

President says punishing police minister based on untested allegations would create dangerous precedent

Ramaphosa stands firm on inquiry into explosive allegations against Minister Mchunu

Leave and a commission don't make Mchunu immune from prosecution, parliament hears

Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on leave over the weekend, but parliament's legal advisor said such a decision did not grant him immunity.