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A South African commission begins hearings to investigate corruption and criminal links in the justice system, with the first witness set to testify.
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, began public hearings in Pretoria to investigate allegations of corruption, political interference, and criminal syndicate infiltration in South Africa’s justice system and law enforcement.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to testify as the first witness, detailing claims of a powerful criminal network linked to state officials and intelligence services.
The commission, chaired by retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga, aims to determine whether senior figures aided or ignored the syndicate, with findings expected in interim reports and a final report to the president.
Despite legal challenges from the MK Party questioning the commission’s legitimacy, the inquiry proceeds with tight security and limited public access.
The probe, budgeted at over R147 million, seeks to restore trust in the justice system without disrupting ongoing police operations.
Una comisión sudafricana comienza audiencias para investigar la corrupción y los vínculos delictivos en el sistema de justicia, con el primer testigo listo para testificar.