TRC inquiry hears claims of interference from Silas Ramaite

JOHANNESBURG - External forces interfered in Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)-related cases.

This is according to former Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions, Silas Ramaite.

Ramaite says that he viewed the conduct as improper.

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Ramaite said he viewed the conduct as improper.

During his testimony in February, he alleged that former Justice Minister, Brigitte Mabandla, instructed the NPA to halt prosecutions.

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"I am not sure whether to say that will be interference, but in my view, I formed that it was," he said.

The hearings are set to resume on Tuesday.