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The study aims to explore public perceptions of the Zondo Commission and how these relate to trust and legitimacy.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Public opinion, procedural justice, and democratic consolidation: lessons from the Zondo Commission of Inquiry

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The study aims to explore public perceptions of the Zondo Commission and how these relate to trust and legitimacy.
Analyzed public opinion data regarding the Zondo Commission's effectiveness and fairness.
Examined expectations for the implementation of the Commission's recommendations.
A procedural justice model is applicable to public evaluations of the Zondo Commission.
Enhanced trust and legitimacy in the Commission correlate with higher public confidence.

Abstract

Public opinion research has, to date, provided the most detailed evidence on public perceptions of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector, Including Organs of State (hereafter referred to as "the Zondo Commission") and the public's expectations of the implementation of its outcomes and recommendations. The results show that a procedural justice model applies to Zondo Commission evaluations. Trust (effectiveness, fairness) and legitimacy vested in the Commission matter for overall confidence in the Commission.

Public opinion, procedural justice, and democratic consolidation: lessons from the Zondo Commission of Inquiry

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