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TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
How can the state protect witnesses who testify in the Mkhwanazi commission of inquiry?
Hearings for the commission of inquiry into KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations are expected to begin in August, according to acting deputy chief justice and commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga. The commission, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, will look into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Interim reports are expected after three and six months, with a final report later. Briefing the media on Monday, Madlanga confirmed they had scheduled a consultation with Mkhwanazi to get the process under way. 'We assure South Africans the work of the commission has commenced in earnest. Our first consultation with a witness is imminent. That consultation will help inform what further information the commission must follow up on,' he said. Concerns have been raised about the protection of witnesses who may come forward to testify. Madlanga said applications for evidence to be heard behind closed doors will not be easily granted, except for matters of state security or documents that should not be in the public domain. Witnesses will be protected. 'The commission will ensure protection of potential witnesses. All proceedings may be held in public or private as the chairperson deems necessary.'
News24
a day ago
- Politics
- News24
Madlanga inquiry's six-month investigation to cost R147.9m
Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to investigate allegations of criminal infiltration into the SA justice system. Madlanga says the inquiry has already started its work, but needs to procure building space and internet reporting capacity before it can hold public hearings. The justice department has confirmed it is responsible for that procurement process. Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga's inquiry into KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations of criminal infiltration into the South African justice system has an estimated budget R147.9 million over a six-month period. That budget was confirmed by Department of Justice and Constitutional Development spokesperson Terence Manase on Tuesday, after Madlanga referred all queries about the budget to the department. 'Regarding your specific enquiry, we can confirm that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is responsible for the procurement process for services for the Commission in consultation with the Commission Chairperson and Secretary,' Manase told News24. 'Due to the timeframes, the department has applied for a deviation from standard procurement processes with the National Treasury for the Madlanga Commission and awaiting feedback. 'The estimated budget for the commission over a six-month period is R147.9 million'. On Monday, Madlanga announced that his inquiry had already started its work, but that it still needed to procure a building and internet reporting capacity before it could hold public hearings. He also announced that some of South Africa's most highly regarded advocates would be part of the team that aims to get to the bottom of Mkhwanazi's claims. This is a developing story.
The Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- The Herald
Commission of inquiry begins its work, sets consultation with Mkhwanazi
The commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system has commenced in earnest and a consultation with KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is imminent. Chair of the commission acting deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga said on Monday the first consultation will help inform the commission what further information the commission should follow up on. 'We are mindful of the fact that South Africa is eager to see the first witness in the witness stand. We are also keen to see that happen. That said, the fact that Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi made the allegations does not make us ready to start hearing evidence immediately,' Madlanga said. He said there needed to be consultations and assessment of information the commission gathers. 'This may entail further consultations.' Earlier this month, President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission of inquiry to look into the explosive allegations by Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi accused police minister Senzo Mchunu of interfering with police investigations and of overstepping his role when he ordered the disbandment of the political killings task team . Madlanga said the commission expected the hearings would start during August. 'What we consider to be of importance to the public is the question of lodgement with the commission by members of the public of information that is considered to be relevant to what the commission is investigating.' Madlanga said the procurement process to secure a building in Gauteng was under way. 'The public will be advised of the premises and online facility where there can be lodgement of information as soon as the question of procurement has been finalised, which I trust will be soon. Hearings will be in Gauteng.' Madlanga, who will be assisted by co-commissioners Sesi Baloyi SC and Sandile Khumalo SC said the lack of infrastructure did not affect the progress on the work of the commission. He said professionals to assist the commission had been appointed. T he commission has appointed Dr Nolitha Vukuza as secretary and Terry Motau SC as chief evidence leader. It has also appointed several other evidence leaders. 'The entities and people that we must investigate are the SAPS, metro police of the three metros in Gauteng, the National Prosecuting Authority, the State Security Agency, the judiciary, correctional services and any institution in the criminal justice system. 'These entities and people are to be investigated in relation to infiltration of law enforcement, intelligence and associated institutions within the criminal justice system by criminal syndicates.' Madlanga said by the end of the three months, the commission wanted to be in a position to submit an interim report to the president and make recommendations regarding concrete action needed to be taken. He said the rules of the commission would be published in due course. The public will have access to the commission and proceedings will be live-streamed. He said there was litigation brought before the Constitutional Court challenging the establishment of the commission. 'We will abide by the decision made by the court.' Madlanga said it was early days to determine how many witnesses would be called. The first consultation would give the commission an idea of grounds that needed to be covered. 'But even after the first consultation, we will not be able to be in a position to say how many witnesses the commission is able to hear. TimesLIVE
News24
2 days ago
- Politics
- News24
Deputy Chief Justice Madlanga addresses media on inquiry into Mkhwanazi's accusations
President Cyril Ramaphosa established the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate explosive allegations of political interference and police complicity in crime made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Commission must lead to consequences, sanctions and ultimately justice
A few weeks ago, South Africans heard the serious allegations about the existence and operation of a sophisticated criminal syndicate that has allegedly infiltrated law enforcement structures. On Sunday, 13 July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the formation of a commission of inquiry to focus on the shocking allegations that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi recently made and how the alleged deep-rooted corruption will be dealt with. While I agree that the allegations must be attended to with the necessary diligence and all parties must be given a fair chance to express themselves, citizens are tired of the many costly, time-consuming and unsuccessful commissions of inquiries.
