By Simon Nare
Former president Jacob Zuma has filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg seeking to have retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe’s ruling in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases inquiry declared invalid and unconstitutional.
Zuma is challenging Khampepe’s decision to dismiss his application for her recusal as chairperson of the commission investigating allegations that attempts were made to stop the investigation or prosecution of TRC cases.
He wants the ruling reviewed and set aside on the principle of legality and has asked that the matter be heard on an urgent basis on 17 March 2026, or earlier.
Zuma argues the matter should be finalised before the commission concludes its proceedings, saying Khampepe could use her powers to subpoena him.
He said he wants to avoid a situation similar to the Zondo Commission, where he walked out and was later convicted of contempt
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