MK Party slams rushed Madlanga commission — ‘waste of taxpayers cash’

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Pretoria – The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has called for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, set to start hearings on 17 September 2025, to be halted.

The party plans to challenge the commission’s legality in the Gauteng High Court on 18 September.

MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela criticised the commission as rushed, irregular, and politically motivated, arguing that its findings will lack legitimacy due to conflicts of interest, particularly the appointment of retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga.

“The MK party unequivocally rejects the reckless and unlawful decision of the so-called Madlanga Commission to commence hearings on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, despite the fact that its very legality, establishment, and composition are scheduled to be challenged before a full bench of the Pretoria High Court on Thursday, 18 September 2025,” Ndhlela said in a statement on Monday.

He added: “It is a calculated maneuver designed to pre-empt, undermine, and possibly frustrate the court challenge brought by the MK party and Zuma in his personal capacity.

The party also opposes the involvement of acting police minister Firoz Cachalia and the special leave of Senzo Mchunu.

“These reckless and unlawful acts will be subject to judicial scrutiny on 18 and 19 September, where we are confident that a court of law will strike them down as invalid, irrational and unconstitutional.

“The premature commencement of the commission is therefore nothing but a premature waste of taxpayers’ money,” he said.

The commission, which will investigate corruption allegations made by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicating politicians, police, the judiciary, and prosecutors, is expected to cost taxpayers nearly R148 million and will be held at Brigitte Mabandla College in Pretoria.

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