Former South African presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma are expected to testify before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry, led by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Khampepe Commission. Outlets report the inquiry has recently adjourned for about a week to prepare for the “highly anticipated” testimonies.

The South African and IOL both say Mbeki is scheduled to testify next, while Zuma’s appearance is affected by postponements and practical constraints. The South African characterises Zuma’s TRC appearance as delayed, without specifying a definitive new date in the accounts provided, while IOL says both men are expected to appear following the adjournment. The Citizen adds that Zuma’s testimony is also contingent on his health.

Across the coverage, the core focus is on TRC scrutiny of apartheid-era prosecutions and alleged political interference. The outlets differ mainly on timing emphasis—whether the postponement is the main development or whether the next hearing is framed as coming immediately after the commission’s preparation period.