The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry entered its 152nd day of hearings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on 28 July 2026, with former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, continuing her testimony into allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system, according to SABC News and Eyewitness News.

Mandate And Leadership Of The Commission

The Commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2025 to examine systemic failings within core institutions such as the National Prosecuting Authority and police. Retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga chairs the inquiry, which has heard testimony regarding interference in high-profile corruption cases and weaknesses in law enforcement oversight.

As confirmed on the Commission’s official website, hearings are open to the public and aim to gather evidence from a range of current and former officials. Justice Madlanga’s leadership is intended to ensure impartiality and reinforce public trust in the process.

Ongoing Testimony From Former IDAC Head

On 28 July 2026, Advocate Andrea Johnson resumed her testimony on alleged misconduct within prosecuting authorities and instances of attempted political interference in corruption investigations. Her evidence forms part of a series of testimonies from officials detailing the challenges faced in prosecuting politically sensitive crimes.

The proceedings follow several months of witness statements relating to both specific incidents of alleged wrongdoing and broader structural issues within the criminal justice system. The Commission’s findings will inform recommendations to strengthen independence and accountability.

The Madlanga Commission will continue to hear testimony in the coming weeks, with further senior officials expected to appear before Justice Madlanga in Pretoria.