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As turmoil deepens over alleged corruption within the country’s security cluster, the President has granted the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry wide-ranging powers.<\/span><\/p>\n President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to lead the commission set up to investigate explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.<\/span><\/p>\n The commission will <\/span>probe<\/span> several key law enforcement entities, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), the\u00a0 National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the<\/span> State Security Agency (SSA) and metro police departments across Gauteng.<\/span><\/p>\n It is required to submit an interim report within three months of its establishment and a final report within six months.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the government gazette, <\/span>each report must be submitted<\/span> to the President and should include recommendations that can be immediately <\/span>actioned<\/span> based on the Commission\u2019s work as <\/span>at<\/span> that date.<\/span><\/p>\n The authority granted to the Madlanga Commission includes:<\/span><\/p>\n The KZN police commissioner set the house on fire when he laid bare the alleged corruption within the police force.<\/span><\/p>\n Mkhwanazi\u2019s allegations shook the foundations of government, accusing high-ranking officials, including embattled Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, of actively obstructing the fight against crime.<\/span><\/p>\n As South Africans closely monitor the developments, <\/span>it\u2019s been<\/span> confirmed that proceedings may be held in public or behind closed doors, at the discretion of the Chairperson.<\/span><\/p>\n Research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin, says while the commission has <\/span>been given<\/span> extensive authority, its timeline is tight.<\/span><\/p>\n “The commission <\/span>have<\/span> very wide<\/span> power, but it is important to note that the commission itself is required to do a quick investigation, get some of the evidence underlying the allegations Mkhwanazi makes and make quick recommendations that <\/span>can be practically implemented<\/span>.”<\/span><\/p>\n He says the urgency is tied to the seriousness of the claims that implicate high-ranking officials across<\/span> institutions within the country’s security cluster.<\/span><\/p>\n\n