US EditionInterim Madlanga Commission report on Ramaphosa’s desk, Presidency confirms
The confidential interim report addresses allegations of criminal syndicate links and interference in politically sensitive cases within the security cluster, with hearings resuming in January.
- On Thursday, December 18, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, and the Presidency said he will study it while the commission is in recess.
- The Madlanga Commission was formed to investigate allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption after KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi revealed alleged links to syndicates and interference.
- Since September 17 the commission has heard from 37 witnesses over 45 days, compiling 8,087 pages of transcriptions, 120 document bundles, 28 walk-in submissions, and 45 of 89 hotline submissions.
- Putting Senzo Mchunu on special leave, Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister, while Parliament formed an ad hoc committee and the Presidency said the commission may refer acts for prosecution.
- The interim report remains confidential while hearings resume in January, with new testimony expected and allegations including links to Vusumusi 'Cat' Matlala and Oupa 'Brown' Mogotsi.
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Interim Report of Madlanga Commission
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System.
Cyril Ramaphosa receives Madlanga Commission interim report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed. The submission of the interim report comes three months after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testified before the Commission at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in September. Will …
'Secret' Madlanga report lands on Ramaphosa’s desk as pressure mounts for prosecutions
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the president would study the interim findings while the commission goes into recess to prepare for further hearings, including testimony from new witnesses and individuals who have already appeared.
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