President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that is investigating criminality, political interference and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system.
The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was established in July 2025 after mounting concerns that political meddling and systemic corruption were undermining the integrity of law‑enforcement agencies and weakening public trust in the justice system.
Allegations of selective prosecutions, interference in high‑profile cases and misuse of state resources prompted calls for a formal inquiry to uncover wrongdoing and recommend corrective action.
“President Ramaphosa will study the interim report while the commission, which is in recess, prepares to hear further testimony from new witnesses or persons who have previously testified,” presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
He said Ramaphosa expressed appreciation for the report and reiterated his expectation that the “commission will, as part of its terms of reference, refer actions thought to be criminal acts for prosecution.”
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