The Madlanga Commission, established to investigate criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system, will resume public hearings on 26 January 2026.
The Commission delivered its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 17 December 2025, three months after its first hearing in September. It will continue examining evidence from individuals implicated in allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as well as from witnesses who supported his claims.
“Dozens of witnesses are scheduled to appear over the next few months. Our evidence leaders, investigators, and support staff have been working during the recess to prepare for these hearings,” said Jeremy Michaels, Commission spokesperson.
Phase One of the inquiry established the factual basis of Mkhwanazi’s allegations, but the evidence was not tested through questioning.
Phase Two will allow those implicated to respond to the allegations and raise their own concerns. Phase Three will recall Mkhwanazi and supporting witnesses, whose earlier evidence will then be subjected to testing and follow-up questions.
The Commission has said its work is ongoing, with further hearings expected to address issues of critical importance, even if they do not fall neatly into the three phases.
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