Special task team targets officers implicated in Madlanga and ad hoc inquiries

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola addresses the media during a briefing on investigations into police misconduct. Picture: X The special task team tasked to probe the police misconduct of those implicated in the Madlanga commission and ad hoc committee investigations has been given three months to finalise its investigation. National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (Saps) General Fannie Masemola said that various units within the police have been brought in to investigate Saps members implicated in the matters.

Masemola and the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi, briefed the media on developments related to the inquiries. On 11 November 2025, the national commissioner established a task team of skilled senior managers. “It’s important to note that some of these cases were already investigated by the political killings task team, organised crime, serious and violent crimes, and other teams,” he said.

The team includes combat members, forensic experts, crime intelligence analysts, and specialised, experienced detectives. It will also include advocates from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for the purpose of prosecutorial-guided investigations. Mothibi emphasised the NPA’s support for the task team, adding that it will comprise investigators, state advocates, and prosecutors.

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This is to facilitate prosecutor-guided investigations, ensuring real-time guidance and assessment of evidence. He added the involvement of the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit, with members allocated to intervene as necessary during investigations. “This model is designed to ensure swift and effective investigations that see prosecutors and investigators working closely and managing investigations that will culminate in prosecution,” Mothibi said.

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