Madlanga Commission: Witness Says He Is Prepared To Die for the Truth
- Witness A, who continued his testimony before the Madlanga commission of Inquiry, feared he would not live long enough
- He continued his testimony at the Commission, which was set up to investigate allegations of criminal interference in the justice system
- The witness opened up about his willingness to die for the truth and his commitment to justice
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PRETORIA, GAUTENG — The latest witness to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry said he was willing to die for the truth. He spoke during the public hearings on 21 October 2025.
X user Tumi Sole posted a tweet about the witness's statements on his @tumisole X account. The unidentified witness testified at the Brigitte Mabanda Justice College, where the public hearings are being held.
The witness broke down and declared his commitment to fight crime. He also acknowledged that his life was at risk. He said that he knew that he would be killed, but was not afraid of doing this sort of work again. The witness remarked that the families of those who were killed allegedly by the criminal cartel deserve answers.
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A look at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's public hearings began on 17 September 2025, two months after KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a press briefing. Mkhwanazi alleged that criminal cartels have infiltrated the criminal justice system. Members of Parliament, politicians, ministers, police officers, judges, and prosecutors are allegedly members of the syndicate.
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What you need to know about the Madlanga Commission
- New evidence allegedly suggested that murder-accused and suspected cartel leader Katiso Molefe ordered the hit on Vereeniging-based engineer Armand Swart
- Witness A told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry about bribery attempts and threats made against investigators to secure bail for murder suspects
- President Cyril Ramaphosa remained silent on the allegations of the Madlanga Commission and said he would respond once the Commission is finalized
- Academic and crime expert Calvin Rafadi resigned from his post as a research associate at the University of Johannesburg after his name was mentioned at the Madlanga Commission
- Witness A also alleged that Economic Freedom Fighters president Julius Malema was linked to a known associate of Molefe
Civil society urges Madlanga Commission to act
In a related article, Briefly News reported that the civil society group Not In My Name has called on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to restore justice in South Africa. It also called on the commission to use the platform to address what is broken in the criminal justice system.
The movement's Themba Masango said it supports Mkhwanazi and lauded his courage for taking a stance against criminality in South Africa. It said that his commitment to the truth exposed the corruption and ethical decline in South African politics and the justice system.
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