Mbuyiseli Madlanga inquiry: Applications for evidence to be heard behind closed doors during the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system will not be easily granted.
During a briefing in Sandton on Monday, the commission chair, Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, emphasised he would not easily entertain such applications.
The commission, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, will probe explosive allegations of corruption and collusion within the criminal justice system, which were made public by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi earlier in July.
Mbuyiseli Madlanga inquiry
While certain evidence will be considered sensitive, specifically that relating to state security and crime intelligence, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the criminal justice system will not easily grant applications for evidence to be heard in-camera.
Madlanga outlined that their work is at a very early stage, with a date for the start of the commission not yet determined.
“I will look very closely at each and every application, bearing in mind the need for transparency, especially with regard to serious allegations like those that we have before us. So, I will not readily close access.”
The commission will file two reports to Ramaphosa, one after three months and the second after six months, which will include recommendations that can be immediately actioned.
The commission’s final report will be sent to the speaker of the National Assembly and the chief justice.
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