After months of testimony involving allegations of corruption, political interference and organised crime links within law enforcement agencies, the Madlanga Commission is expected to submit its second interim report to the President on Friday.
The commission, established in September 2025, has increasingly focused on allegations involving metro police departments, controversial drug bust investigations and claims of interference in policing operations across several provinces.
Since hearings began in January, the inquiry has heard evidence from 60 witnesses over more than 60 hearing days. Testimony has included evidence from officials linked to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department and the Tshwane Metro Police Department, as well as evidence related to high-profile drug seizures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
The commission has also dealt with sensitive testimony behind closed doors after considering several applications for in camera hearings. Four applications were granted, while an application by North West businessman Sulieman Carrim was denied.
Legal analysts and political observers are expected to closely scrutinise the interim findings, particularly any recommendations concerning accountability, law enforcement oversight and potential criminal investigations.
The commission resumes public hearings on Monday following a two-week recess.