Mbuyiseli Madlanga

Madlanga Commission | Public, media barred from Witness G hearing

The Madlanga Commission has ruled that Witness G’s testimony will be heard entirely in camera, with no public or media access due to the sensitive nature of the evidence. The decision follows an application by the witness’s legal team for parts of the testimony to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. Commission Chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said it would be impractical to alternate between open and closed session, as […]

May 4, 2026 228

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim criticised for suggesting Commission endangers lives

The Madlanga Commission has rebuked controversial North West businessman, Suleiman Carrim, for suggesting that the commission endangers lives. Carrim's legal representative, Advocate Kemeel Prehmid, had challenged his client’s in-person appearance before the commission, citing concerns for his safety. He said Carrim has faced threats since his name surfaced in allegations before the commission. Commission chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, acknowledged that while commissioners are thick-skinned against criticism, "unbecoming behavior must still be […]

March 6, 2026 131

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Madlanga Commission | Witness F links DD Mabuza’s alleged relative to firearms deal

WhatsApp messages, screenshots and voice notes presented to the Madlanga Commission have raised serious questions about the conduct of a police officer and possible interference in a murder investigation, alleged firearms dealings, and links to an underworld figure. At the centre of the evidence are communications involving Witness F, alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, and an alleged relative of the late Deputy President […]

February 3, 2026 347

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Madlanga Commission | “Scheduling cannot outweigh constitutional rights” — Advocate Ngoato

Defence advocate, Hartley Ngoato, who represents South African Police Service Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, at the Madlanga Commission has raised concern over what he described as the commission’s urgency to place a new witness on the stand, arguing that it should not override a witness’s constitutional rights. Nkosi was expected to testify today following three days of testimony by KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona. Appearing before the commission on behalf […]

January 30, 2026 223

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Presidency under fire for not releasing Madlanga interim report

The Presidency has confirmed that only the final report, of the Madlanga Commission, will be made public. The announcement comes amid mounting backlash over the Presidency’s decision to withhold the Commission’s interim report, expected later this week. The interim report is set to outline progress in the Commission’s investigations into allegations of corruption and political interference within South Africa’s justice system. Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said the interim report contains […]

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