Madlanga commission adjourned as key Crime Intelligence witness falls ill

Johannesburg

Thabiso Goba

25 February 2026 | 9:11

The witness, who cannot be named at this stage, is a Crime Intelligence officer responsible for agents and informants within the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The logo for the commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Picture: Orrin Singh/EWN

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will not be sitting on Wednesday after a witness who was due to appear fell ill.

The witness, who cannot be named at this stage, is a Crime Intelligence officer responsible for agents and informants within the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The witness submitted a medical certificate to the commission, saying he was unwell and could not testify on Wednesday.

Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga has adjourned the commission until Thursday.

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