SAPS corruption commission delayed
The Madlanga Commission, which is set to investigate corruption at the South African Police Service (SAPS), has been delayed.
The commission was initially supposed to take place on 1 September 2025, but has since been delayed. This commission said that delays in the procurement of vital infrastructure were the reason for the delay.
President Cyril Ramaphosa gazetted the upcoming Madlanga commission into law to investigate law enforcement corruption, following public allegations by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July.
Mkhwanazi said that a criminal syndicate infiltrated law enforcement and intelligence structures in South Africa.
He alleged that the Minister of Police also interfered with a police investigation and colluded with business people to disband the Police Killings Task Team in KZN.
He also claimed that a police investigation unmasked a syndicate controlled by a drug cartel that involved members of the police, correctional services, judiciary and politicians.
The allegations caused a storm, with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu placed on special leave by Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa then decided to hold a commission of inquiry to oversee the allegations, with retired Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga as its chairperson.
“These allegations, if proven true, threaten to undermine the confidence of South Africans in the ability of the SAPS to protect them and to effectively fight crime and corruption,” said Ramaphosa.
“South Africans are concerned about corruption and the rise of criminality in our country, which manifests itself in the killing of innocent people, gender-based violence, gang violence, kidnappings, construction mafia criminality and many others.”
“As we intensify the fight against crime, it is vital that we safeguard the integrity and credibility of the police and other law enforcement agencies. These allegations, therefore, call for an urgent and comprehensive investigation.”
A budget of close to R150 million has been allocated for the commission, which is expected to take over six months.
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