Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026

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In a statement on Monday, 1 December, the Presidency said the President has determined 31 July 2026, as the new date for the submission of its final report.

In May 2025, President Ramaphosa signed a proclamation establishing the commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe, with retired Northern Cape Judge President Frans Diale Kgomo and Adv Andrea Gabriel SC appointed as assisting commissioners.

According to the original Terms of Reference, the Commission was expected to complete its work within 180 days of the proclamation and submit its report to the President within 60 days of completing its work.

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Delays

However, President Ramaphosa has acknowledged several factors that delayed progress. These include the late start of the Commission’s work, outstanding documentary responses, anticipated applications for cross-examination, and the upcoming recess from mid-December 2025 to early January 2026.

As a result, the President has amended the Terms of Reference to stipulate that the Commission must now complete its work by 29 May 2026 and deliver its final report by 31 July 2026.

“President Ramaphosa says the extension will aid the Commission to complete its work without any further delay and to provide the country with a full account of the circumstances that gave rise to the establishment of the Commission,” the statement read.