South Africa's Ramaphosa Sets Up Panel to Probe Apartheid Crimes
The commission will be led by retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe and will be expected to complete its work within six months and submit its report within 60 days of the completion of its work, the Presidency said in a statement.
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