Madlanga Commission: National Police Commissioner Masemola begins testimony

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been sworn in under oath and begun his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.

Masemola is the second witness to testify at the commission, following the three-day testimony of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi last week.

The commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the wake of explosive allegations of corruption and collusion within the criminal justice system, made public by Mkhwanazi in July.

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Reading from a prepared statement, Masemola said he hopes the findings and recommendations made by the commission will avoid the unfortunate circumstances that led to its establishment.

"We hope that the commission's findings and recommendations will lead to improved governance, public trust, and institutional effectiveness, which are not only critical to SAPS but are foundational to the well-being and safety of South African society as a whole."