At the Khampepe Commission, former South African President Thabo Mbeki vehemently denied allegations of secret agreements made with generals from the apartheid-era. Mbeki explained that the African National Congress’s (ANC) amnesty bid was a separate issue from decisions regarding prosecution. He also clearly differentiated between presidential pardons and the authority of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to pursue cases. Mbeki further suggested that delays in prosecutions related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) were attributable to the NPA, not political meddling. His testimony centered on clarifying the ANC’s position and defending the processes followed during his presidency. The commission continues to investigate claims of undue influence and obstruction of justice concerning TRC-related prosecutions. Mbeki’s statements aim to distance himself and the ANC from any perception of protecting individuals implicated in past human rights abuses.