Watch VideoWATCH | Hawks General Flynn to testify at Madlanga Commission on drug bust allegations

Major General Hendrik Flynn, a senior Hawks official, is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission on alleged criminality in organised crime investigations. The Madlanga Commission is set to hear testimony on Tuesday from Major General Hendrik Flynn, component head for serious organised crime at the Hawks, on allegations of criminality and corruption linked to drug busts. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said proceedings would continue after difficulties arose on Monday with a witness who was testifying.

Flynn is from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks. The commission’s evidence leader is Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube. On Monday, thechairperson of the Madlanga Commission, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, ruled that all proceedings involving a key crime intelligence witness, known as Witness G, will be held in camera, due to security and practical concerns. This comes after evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson SC asked her read parts of her testimony into the record.