Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga

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Madlanga Commission | DCS Commissioner Thobakgale details prison gang influence

Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Makgothi Thobakgale, has lifted the lid on what he describes as an organised network of corruption, contraband and gang influence operating behind prison walls. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Thobakgale said some officials are allegedly helping to smuggle drugs and other contraband into correctional facilities, activities he says bear the hallmarks of organised crime. He told the Commission […]

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Madlanga Commission | Padayachee questioned over investigation into Crime Intelligence officials

The Madlanga Commission has heard that Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) senior investigator, Colonel Brian Padayachee, issued a subpoena in February last year to the National Police Commissioner for the security clearance and vetting files of Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo and his co-accused. This is despite evidence before the commission suggesting that, at the time, Padayachee's investigation was focused on the alleged irregular appointment of Brigadier, Tebogo Mokwele, within […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 149 2

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Madlanga Commission | Experts say repeated medical absences risk undermining accountability

Some political analysts believe the growing number of witnesses citing medical reasons for missing testimony before the Madlanga Commission risks undermining accountability and public confidence in the inquiry. Their comments come after a fourth high-profile appearance was postponed in a space of two months, the latest involving Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. Johnson is among several key witnesses who have failed to appear before the […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 202

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Madlanga Commission | Witness M granted request to testify behind closed doors over safety fears

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has granted Witness M's application to testify in-camera after the witness raised concerns about their safety and that of their family. Evidence leader, Advocate Teboho Mosikili, told the commission on Wednesday that Witness M's evidence should be heard behind closed doors because of the significant security risks involved. "Chair, at the heart of this application there a serious security and safety concerns to the witness […]

todayJuly 8, 2026 208

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Madlanga Commission | Khan’s lawyers cautioned over claims against commission

  The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has cautioned the legal team for suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, against making allegations that could undermine the integrity of the commission. Khan's lawyers, Advocates Zubair Khan and Mohammed Valley, appeared before the commission on Wednesday in his absence. Advocate Khan told the commission that the suspended Crime Intelligence deputy boss fears for his safety, citing the murder of Witness D […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 152 1

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Matlala’s alleged ex-lover dismissed from SAPS

South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier and alleged former partner of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, Rachel Matjeng, has officially been dismissed from the police service. Matjeng was found guilty on multiple counts of serious misconduct following a disciplinary process linked to her relationship with the alleged underworld kingpin. The charges included accepting gratification, money laundering and improper conduct after she was found to have advised Matlala in a manner contrary to […]

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