Terms of Reference for Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is currently processing the publication of the terms of reference in the government gazette. Following the announcement made by President Jacob Zuma on 9 January 2018, on the appointment of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to be headed by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, the legal team started the process of drafting the terms of reference which were eventually signed by the President on 23 January 2018. The signed terms of reference are in the process of being translated into another official language as per the legal requirement. The publication is scheduled for release on 25 January 2018.
The publication of these terms of reference will be followed by the release of the regulations which give the Commission the legal competence to conduct the investigation. This includes the power of the Chairperson to subpoena witnesses and of search and seizure.
The department will provide assistance to the Chairperson in setting up the required infrastructure and resources necessary for the Commission to carry out its mandate efficiently and effectively.
Enquiries:
Mthunzi Mhaga
Cell: 0836418141
E-mail: Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za
