Madlanga commission seeks extension to final report deadline [SOUND]

# The Madlanga commission is engaging the Presidency over a possible further extension of its reporting deadline. Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says the inquiry is under pressure to complete its work, with a significant amount of testimony still outstanding. The current deadline for submitting the final report is 31 August. Michaels says delays caused by unavailable witnesses, complex investigations and logistical challenges have contributed to the request for more time: