By Zuko Komisa
- The Madlanga commission is pausing public hearings until November 9, 2026, due to media and livestreaming constraints surrounding the November 4 local government elections.
- In camera sessions, a seminar, and final witness testimonies will occupy the upcoming schedule before the inquiry shifts focus to drafting its final report.
- The final report is slated for submission to President Cyril Ramaphosa on January 25, 2027, with new public submissions now closed.
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality and corruption within the criminal justice system has announced a temporary halt to its public hearings.
According to commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels, public proceedings will resume on November 9, 2026.
The delay is primarily driven by practical hurdles regarding media coverage and livestreaming logistics during the lead-up to the November 4 local government elections.
Ahead of the public resumption, the inquiry will transition to in-camera hearings starting the week of October 5 to handle sensitive or confidential evidence tied to ongoing investigations.
The commission also plans to host a two-day seminar later in October to lay the groundwork for drafting its final report.
Looking toward the remainder of the year, the commission will finalise Phase 2 hearings featuring testimony from suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu before moving into Phase 3, which includes the return of KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to the witness stand.
Throughout December 2026 and January 2027, the panel’s efforts will be dedicated entirely to compiling its final report for President Cyril Ramaphosa, which remains on track for delivery on January 25, 2027.
While general submissions via the hotline are now closed, the commission will still accept information relevant to matters already under active investigation by evidence leaders.
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