The Madlanga Commission resumes today, with the inquiry set to continue examining allegations of misconduct, political interference, and improper relationships among senior police officials, municipal law-enforcement authorities and politically connected businessmen.
UPDATE: The Madlanga Commission will resume on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.
According to Daily Maverick, recent testimony revealed communication exchanges involving sidelined police minister Senzo Mchunu, businessman Brown Mogotsi and attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, including the early circulation of the letter disbanding the Police Killings Task Team (PKTT).
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Evidence leaders previously presented messaging records showing that Mogotsi appeared to have received the PKTT disbandment letter before it was officially circulated, suggesting a flow of sensitive policing information through unofficial channels.
Testimony last week also highlighted stalled investigations, including 121 political murder dockets that were transferred for auditing but reportedly left untouched for weeks.
Further testimony before the commission has painted a broader picture of internal tensions and alleged corruption.
In a separate appearance, Witness C, a member of the Gauteng counterintelligence operations unit, testified that Matlala expressed fear for his life and accused senior police figures — including suspended deputy national commissioner Lieutenant General Sibiya — of criminal behaviour.
Witness C told the inquiry that Matlala had intended to file an affidavit implicating high-ranking officials in alleged misconduct.
Parallel governance concerns have emerged within the City of Ekurhuleni.
Following evidence presented to the commission, the municipality announced several urgent reforms targeting alleged irregularities within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD).
These include internal investigations, precautionary suspensions, a review of irregular promotions and enhanced oversight mechanisms intended to strengthen accountability within the city’s law-enforcement structures.
Today’s sitting continues against the backdrop of these developments, with the inquiry expected to hear further testimony as it interrogates allegations spanning political networks, procurement decisions, policing oversight and intelligence structures.
