Madlanga Commission Interim Report To Stay Secret, Presidency Confirms

The Presidency has confirmed that the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will not be released to the public.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the decision was due to the nature of the document, stressing that the Commission’s work is still ongoing.

According to Magwenya, further evidence is expected to be heard and some witnesses who have already appeared before the Commission may be recalled.

Madlanga Commission Still Hearing Evidence and Recalling Witnesses

Magwenya explained that the interim report is intended to reflect progress made by the Commission so far, rather than present final findings.

The Commission has completed phase one of its work, which focused on the main allegations, and has partially heard phase two, where implicated individuals were given the opportunity to present their versions.

He added that the Commission, tasked with probing allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption within the criminal justice system, is expected to resume its work in January next year.

Report to Be Handed to Ramaphosa Amid Explosive Allegations

The Madlanga Commission is expected to submit its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa later this week.

Chaired by retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, the Commission was established to investigate allegations of collusion and corruption involving politicians, senior police officials, prosecutors, intelligence operatives and members of the judiciary.

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The inquiry stems from allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and includes claims of systemic criminal infiltration, political interference in policing, the implication of senior officials in criminal activities, and the unlawful disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team.

Other issues under scrutiny include compromised judicial processes, failures in whistle-blower protection and institutional weaknesses within the South African Police Service.

The Commission is expected to formally hand over its preliminary report to President Ramaphosa on Wednesday.

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