Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Continues Corruption Hearings With Evidence to Be Delivered In-Camera

• The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will resume proceedings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria
• The proceedings were postponed on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, after a technical issue compromised Witness X's safety
• News24 and Daily Maverick, and the evidence leaders agreed on a way forward regarding the delivery of the evidence

Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.

GAUTENG – The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will resume proceedings today, 16 October 2025, but evidence will be heard in-camera for the first time.

The hearings into allegations of corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system were postponed on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, after technical issues compromised the safety of the witness testifying.

Witness X testified from a remote location through an intermediary after two media houses objected to the evidence being delivered in-camera. News24 and Daily Maverick interdicted the application for in-camera evidence.

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Media houses agree to the in-camera process

Following an agreement between the evidence leaders and News24 and Daily Maverick, testimony will be delivered in-camera on 16 and 17 October. No members of the media or public will be allowed into the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, as the evidence is deemed very sensitive.

eNCA noted that there was a heavy police presence at the venue before the proceedings got underway behind closed doors, suggesting that the witness would be there.

As per the agreement, the commission will also have to give notice 72 hours in advance if a witness will be testifying in private.

On Monday, 21 October 2025 and Tuesday, 22 October 2025, the public and media will be able to attend proceedings, but the evidence will be delivered remotely as was done with Witness X.

The Madlanga Commission is currently running alongside Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee. Both hearings are probing allegations of criminality, corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system. They were both set up following claims made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in an explosive press briefing on 6 July 2025.

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What you need to know about the Madlanga Commission

• Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi accused the Presidency of interfering with investigations.
• The police’s Head of Legal Services, General Petronella Van Rooyen, said Mchunu didn’t have the power to disband the task team.
• Masemola accused Mchunu and General Shadrack Sibiya of trying to protect criminal syndicates.
• General Khumalo revealed that five major cartels were operating in the country and infiltrating the criminal justice system.
• The Madlanga Commission proceedings were postponed after General Dumisani Khumalo fell ill.

Witness X shares testimony about Matlala's messages

Briefly News reported that Witness X testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 14 October 2025.

Witness X, who was testifying remotely, shared details about Vusimuzi Matlala's ties with the KwaZulu-Natal Hawks' Head

Cat Matlala has been linked to other senior officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and General Shadrack Sibiya.

Source: Briefly News