Pretoria – The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will resume on October 13, but the hearings are expected to be held behind closed doors due to the sensitive nature of the evidence.
Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said in a statement on Friday that evidence leaders will apply for the proceedings to be conducted in camera, meaning the public and media will be excluded.
If approved, the hearings will continue privately until further notice.
“In view of the nature of the evidence to be presented when the hearings resume, the evidence leaders will apply for the hearings to be conducted in camera, in a closed session at which the media and members of the public will not be allowed,” Michaels said.
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the
Criminal Justice System will resume its hearings on 13 October 2025.In view of the nature of the evidence to be presented when the hearings resume, the evidence leaders will apply…
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“If the Commission grants the application, the hearings will then proceed in camera until further notice.”
Michaels also confirmed that Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo will not testify during this phase.
“To clarify, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo will not testify during this period.”
Despite the temporary secrecy, the Commission stressed its commitment to transparency and accountability, promising to inform the public if circumstances allow open hearings in future.
The inquiry is probing political interference, criminality, and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system — key issues in rebuilding public trust in law enforcement.
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