President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged full implementation of the Madlanga Commission’s recommendations to root out political interference and criminal influence in law enforcement, while issuing a strong call to South African men to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
In his New Year’s message delivered on Wednesday afternoon, 31 December 2025, Ramaphosa said the Government of National Unity remains committed to restoring trust in the police.
“We are determined to continue to take decisive steps to clean up our law enforcement agencies. The recommendations of the Madlanga Commission will be implemented to enhance the reforms needed to reposition our police service and other law enforcement agencies,” he stated.
The commission, established in 2025, probed allegations of interference by politicians and syndicates.
Addressing persistent crime, including GBVF, Ramaphosa urged unity and hope for 2026.
“I call upon the men of South Africa to respect and honour the young girls and the women of South Africa and desist from gender-based violence and femicide,” the President emphasised.