South Africa's Madlanga Commission Resumes Public Hearings: Alleged Criminal Mastermind Matlala to Testify on November 9 and 10
The Madlanga Commission, the judicial commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in South Africa's criminal justice system, resumed public hearings on November 9. In a short statement, the commission said alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala will be on the witness stand on November 9 and 10, 2026.
The commission said it has, for the past few weeks, been hearing evidence in camera, as the evidence was not suitable for airing publicly due to ongoing investigations and the confidential nature of the material. It also held a two-day seminar in preparation for the drafting of its final report, which is due to be delivered to President Cyril Ramaphosa by 25 January 2027; the previously announced deadline was 16 November 2026.
Following Matlala's testimony, numerous other witnesses are scheduled to appear under subpoena, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo. The commission reminded the public that it is not accepting any new submissions, although it will continue to accept information that can assist in matters already receiving the attention of the evidence leaders and investigators.
The Madlanga Commission was established by President Ramaphosa in July 2025 and is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. It is investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025 that criminal syndicates and political actors had infiltrated and interfered with South Africa's criminal justice system.
(Source: Madlanga Commission)
Source: Madlanga Commission
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