TRC

Explaining the reopening of the inquest into Mxenge's death last year, the justice ministry said this was because new evidence had emerged, suggesting that "certain critical information" had not been presented to the TRC.

Nofemela, together with the squad's commander Dirk Coetzee and David Tshikalange, were in 1997 found guilty of Mxenge's murder but were granted amnesty by the TRC before the criminal case could be concluded.

He is currently representing a group of victims' families and survivors who are suing the South African government for $1.9m over what they say is its failure to adequately handle cases of political crimes that were highlighted by the now-disbanded TRC for further investigations and prosecutions.

Given the uncertainty, many businesses have been left in limbo, according to Erik Neandross, president of clean transportation solutions for TRC Companies, which provides environmental consulting for trucking fleets.

The TRC monitors education policy and oversees the appointment of governors to controlled schools.