Madlanga Commission to sit at Brigette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has estimated the commission will cost close to R148 million.
Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, where the police commission of inquiry will be held from 1 September. Picture: The commission of inquiry.
JOHANNESBURG - A decision for the Madlanga Commission of inquiry to sit in Pretoria has been taken as a cost-effective move to save the taxpayer.
The inquiry looking into political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system will begin its work on 1 September 2025, to probe serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, in July.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has estimated the commission will cost close to R148 million.
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The commission's spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, said after considering several venue options in Gauteng, the Brigette Mabandla Justice College came out tops as it came at no cost to the commission.
"It really was a no-brainer because the venue is available to the commission free of charge. And so, cognisant of the fact, particularly for media houses that are based in Johannesburg, it is quite inconvenient, but then again, very cognisant of the conscience of the cost to the taxpayer."