Pretoria: The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed its hearings this morning. The commission restarted its public hearings following the Easter recess, with City of Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Commissioner, Yolanda Faro, taking the stand.

According to South African Government News Agency, the commission plans to continue expanding its focus on areas outlined in its Terms of Reference, which have not yet been covered, ahead of its final deadline at the end of August 2026. The inquiry will pursue Phases 1 and 2 concurrently. Phase 1 involves airing allegations, while Phase 2 involves responses from implicated individuals, allowing them the opportunity to share their side of the story, as explained by commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels.

Michaels emphasized that while the commission is investigating specific allegations about the criminal justice system made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at a media conference last year, it is not tasked with investigating all allegations of wrongdoing within the system. The commission invites individuals to provide relevant information anonymously and confidentially through their hotline or via email.

The commission's term has been extended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, with the final report expected in August this year. Additionally, a second interim report is anticipated to be submitted to the President by the end of next month.