President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Members of the Commission (from left) Adv. Sesi Baloyi, SC, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga (Chair) and Adv.
Sandile Khumalo, SC. A witness involved in the Madlanga Commissionhas been shot dead. National South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that police were alerted to a shooting in Brenthurst, in Brakpan, on Friday night.
Police were on their way to the scene. The identity of the witness is unclear at this stage. Police are investigating further.
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Suspended Police Minister,Senzo Mchunu, faced intense questioning on Thursday and Friday.This grilling focused on his role in disbanding the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Mchunu’s appearance follows revelations of political interference in police work, made by KZN Police Commissioner, LT-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mchunu conceded that National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, with whom he confirmed having “a good working relationship”, should have been the first to advise on the future of the PKTT.
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