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South AfricaSuspended SA deputy police chief Sibiya set for Madlanga testimony- South AfricaMadlanga Commission interim report handed to Ramaphosa in SASouth Africa's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry submitted its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, a key milestone in the probe into allegations of corruption and political interference in the country's law enforcement agencies. The inquiry has been holding hearings into claims…December 17, 2025

- South AfricaSuspended EMPD chief received R70,000 from tycoon Matlala, inquiry toldSuspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi received at least R70,000 ($3,900) from tender tycoon Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala through three of his companies, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard on Thursday. Bank statements presented to the commission showed…December 4, 2025

- South AfricaMotau cites administrative issues for Madlanga commission exitFormer chief evidence leader Terry Motau said administrative issues prompted his departure from the Madlanga Commission investigating police corruption, denying speculation about remuneration concerns during a radio interview Thursday. Motau told 702's Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa that he stepped…October 2, 2025

- South AfricaChaskalson replaces Motau as lead advocate at South Africa inquiryAdvocate Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed chief evidence leader of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, replacing Advocate Terry Motau who stepped down less than two weeks after taking up the position, according to a statement from the commission on Monday. The commission said it "remains…September 30, 2025

- South AfricaSAPS legal chief says minister lacked authority to disband task teamThe head of the South African Police Service legal division told a public inquiry on Thursday that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu lacked authority to order the disbandment of a task team investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. Major General Petronella van Rooyen testified before the…September 25, 2025

- South AfricaMasemola to testify at corruption inquiry after explosive allegationsSouth Africa's national police commissioner Fannie Masemola will testify Monday at a judicial inquiry investigating allegations of criminal infiltration in law enforcement, following testimony from a provincial commander who warned the justice system faces "total collapse." Masemola takes the…September 21, 2025

- South AfricaKZN police chief Mkhwanazi shocked by task team disbandment letterKwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi told the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday he learned about the disbandment of his province's Political Killings Task Team from a civilian who showed him the letter on 2 January. The letter, signed by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who is currently…September 17, 2025

- South AfricaMkhwanazi tells inquiry corruption threatens total police breakdownPRETORIA, South Africa (Report Focus News) - KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warned of imminent collapse of South Africa's criminal justice system Wednesday, testifying corruption and political interference have left law enforcement paralysed. Appearing before the Madlanga Commission…September 17, 2025

- South AfricaKZN police chief Mkhwanazi testifies at South Africa corruption inquiryPRETORIA, South Africa (Report Focus News) - KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will testify Wednesday as the first witness before the Madlanga Commission investigating allegations of criminal syndicate infiltration in South Africa's law enforcement agencies…September 16, 2025

- CrimeMK Party Slams Ramaphosa’s Police Minister MoveThe uMkhonto weSizwe, MK Party, South Africa’s official opposition, has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of legal missteps in his decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint Professor Firoz Cachalia as interim police minister. The party announced plans to challenge…July 16, 2025
