Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report from the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating alleged criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system.
The President expressed appreciation for the report and expects the commission to refer any suspected criminal actions for prosecution.
“President Ramaphosa will study the interim report while the Commission, which is in recess, prepares to hear further testimony from new witnesses or persons who have previously testified,” the presidency said in a statement.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. https://t.co/jU0EPCzgMy#GovZAUpdates #MadlangaCommission pic.twitter.com/Z5rVj5pwPO
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Since its start on September 17, the commission has heard 37 witnesses over 45 days, including one in-camera hearing, and reviewed 28 walk-in submissions and 45 hotline submissions that fell within its mandate.
The commission has compiled 8,087 pages of transcripts and 120 document bundles containing witness statements and evidence.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
