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- President Ramaphosa received the Madlanga Commission’s initial report on 17 December following 45 days of evidence.
- The inquiry, chaired by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has interrogated 37 witnesses regarding corruption and political meddling in the legal system.
- While the Commission prepares for further testimony, the President has mandated that all suspected criminal acts be referred for prosecution.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formalised receipt of the interim report from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into criminality and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system.
Presented on Wednesday, 17 December, the report follows three months of intensive hearings chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.
Since its inception in July 2025, the Commission has processed evidence from 37 witnesses over 45 days, investigating allegations of systemic corruption and executive meddling.
While the Commission is currently in recess, it is scheduled to resume shortly to gather further evidence from both new and returning individuals.
The Presidency has emphasised that Mr Ramaphosa is now reviewing the findings and expects the Commission to refer any identified criminal conduct directly for prosecution to ensure institutional accountability.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has on, Wednesday 17 December 2025, received an interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. https://t.co/MSzoyTid5I
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) December 18, 2025
The inquiry is central to government efforts to restore public confidence in the rule of law and ensure institutional accountability.
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