A new witness is expected to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 23 April 2026, focusing on alleged criminal activities in the Sedibeng area of Gauteng, according to proceedings confirmed by the Commission. The inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in response to serious allegations of corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has so far received testimony from numerous South African Police Service officials and metro police representatives.

Ongoing Hearings And Testimony

The Commission, chaired by Justice Madlanga, has previously heard critical evidence from witnesses involving the Ekurhuleni and Tshwane Metro Police Departments, as well as recent statements about criminal infiltration in law enforcement agencies. On 22 April 2026, Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu concluded his testimony, during which he questioned the credibility of certain individuals implicated in the allegations. “At this stage, Commissioner, Mr. Molefe is, according to me, a liar. He can’t tell the truth, and he lied to me in my eyes. So I would rather believe what the officials are saying than what Molefe is saying,” Nkhwashu stated during his appearance.

Witnesses, including those identified only by code names or testifying via intermediaries, have played a critical role in advancing the Commission’s investigation into suspected corruption and interference. The process has seen ongoing testimony since October 2025 and is scheduled to continue through to August 2026, following an official extension of the Commission’s mandate.

Mandate Extension And Reporting Deadlines

Initially granted a six-month period to conclude its work, the Madlanga Commission’s term has been extended to August 2026, as confirmed by official statements from the Presidency. The first interim report was submitted to President Ramaphosa, and the Commission is due to deliver a second interim report by the end of May 2026, with its final findings expected by August 2026.

Allegations being probed at the Sedibeng hearings are part of broader concerns about corruption’s impact on public trust in law enforcement and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. The Commission’s outcomes are expected to influence reforms and policy decisions regarding police accountability and anti-corruption efforts nationally.

The next major update from the Commission will follow the testimony of the Sedibeng-area witness, with further hearings scheduled and additional interim reporting anticipated as the inquiry progresses.