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Madlanga Commission investigation into South African police

Overview

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is investigating allegations of corruption, political interference, and criminal infiltration within the South African criminal justice system.

Initial proceedings focused on claims of kickbacks and the leaking of confidential docket information. Testimony from alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala suggested that suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya received funds from various individuals. Evidence also surfaced regarding former Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona allegedly sending confidential information to Matlala. Subsequent hearings expanded to include allegations of kidnapping and extortion involving the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD). Justice Madlanga noted that the revelations suggest the system has been populated by “malleable, corrupt state functionaries.”

Recent proceedings have expanded the scope of inquiry to include the correctional services sector. Correctional Services Commissioner Thobakgale testified regarding significant contraband smuggling within prisons, alleging that guards were involved in smuggling over 100,000 cellphones, drugs, cash, and sharpened objects into facilities.

Due to the volume of evidence and the need to hear further expert testimony, President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the commission’s deadline. The inquiry, originally expected to conclude in November, is now scheduled to submit its final report by January 25, 2027.

Entities

South Africa · Cyril Ramaphosa · Lesetja Senona · Mbuyiseli Madlanga · Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    South Africa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to January 2027

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the Madlanga Commission's deadline to January 2027 to investigate corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Madlanga Commission hears allegations of police corruption and extortion

    The Madlanga Commission in South Africa has heard testimony regarding kidnapping, extortion, and the protection of criminal syndicates by members of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department.

  3. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Madlanga Commission investigates South African police corruption allegations

    The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration in South African law enforcement, including claims that suspended police official Shadrack Sibiya received kickbacks.

Sources

ebnewsdaily.co.za · independentpress.cc · sabcnews.com · yfm.co.za

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