Madlanga Commission enters its final month of work

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry enters the final month of its work on Monday, with talks of an extentsion already underway.

The commission began its work in September 2025 and was given a six-month deadline, which expires on 17 March.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission to look into possible criminal and political infiltration into the country’s criminal justice system.

Since the Madlanga Commission began its work last September, more than 30 witnesses have testified before it, with each testimony revealing the deep rot of corruption that exists within the country’s institutions.

The commission is currently at phase two of its work, where implicated people are being given an opportunity to respond to the allegations against them.

Phase three, which is yet to start, will involve the recalling of previous witnesses for cross-examination.

The commission’s spokesperson, Jeremy Michaeals, told reporters last week that it was engaging with the Presidency over a possible deadline extension.

“I think we have said before, and it is clear that the commission still has a lot of work to do.”