The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, better known as the Madlanga Commission, is a public inquiry announced in July 2025 by President Cyril Ramaphosa and headed by retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of collusion and corruption between politicians, senior police, prosecutors, intelligence operatives and elements of the judiciary, in South Africa.[2][3][4]
Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Also known as
Madlanga Commission
Participants
Mbuyiseli Madlanga (chairperson); Terry Motau (chief evidence leader)[1]
Website
criminaljusticecommission.org.za
It is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Hearings commenced on 17 September 2025 with Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s testimony, where he explained his allegations in full and presented evidence he had, in the form of documents, communications, and reports, among others, to establish the veracity of his allegations.[5][6][7]
Following Mkwanazi, it was the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola who gave evidence at the Madlanga Commission on 22 September 2025 in Pretoria.[8][9]
On 29 September 2025, Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo provided further information into a sophisticated organized criminal syndicate, labelled the “Big Five”. He mentioned the Cartel, which is based in Gauteng, is allegedly involved in various sectors of organized crime, including drug trafficking, hijackings, tender fraud, and contract killings.[10][11]
Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Also known as
Madlanga Commission
Participants
Mbuyiseli Madlanga (chairperson); Terry Motau (chief evidence leader)[1]
Website
criminaljusticecommission.org.za
It is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Hearings commenced on 17 September 2025 with Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s testimony, where he explained his allegations in full and presented evidence he had, in the form of documents, communications, and reports, among others, to establish the veracity of his allegations.[5][6][7]
Following Mkwanazi, it was the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola who gave evidence at the Madlanga Commission on 22 September 2025 in Pretoria.[8][9]
On 29 September 2025, Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo provided further information into a sophisticated organized criminal syndicate, labelled the “Big Five”. He mentioned the Cartel, which is based in Gauteng, is allegedly involved in various sectors of organized crime, including drug trafficking, hijackings, tender fraud, and contract killings.[10][11]
