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15-09-2026
The SABC News report covers Day 173 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which resumed its public hearings in Pretoria on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following a two-week break.Key details of the coverage:
- The Inquiry: Officially known as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, it is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.
- Mandate: Established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the commission is tasked with investigating deep-rooted allegations of corruption, political interference, and criminal syndicate infiltration across South Africa’s law enforcement and legal apparatusincluding the South African Police Service (SAPS), Crime Intelligence, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), municipal police departments, and the judiciary.
- Context of the Broadcast: The live stream marks the continuation of witness testimonies and cross-examinations, following more than a year of proceedings examining how organized crime networks and executive interference compromised key state security and justice institutions.