President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa, as head of state, established the Commission of Inquiry following complaints about incidents at Fort Hare University. Testimony indicated he directed the security cluster to mobilise resources and tasked an interministerial committee to address the situation. He was described as having been briefed on the work of the Political Task Team (PKTT), expressing satisfaction with its performance, and personally addressing its members. However, questions arose about the extent of his involvement in the team's operational oversight, with some witnesses stating he was not involved in its day-to-day activities. The President was also noted to have been taken aback upon learning of the team's disbandment without reasons.