Madlanga Commission reports demonstrable progress as it marks one year today [SOUND]

# The Madlanga Commission today marks one year since its first hearing on this day in 2025, demonstrating progress in its inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system. The commission has heard testimony from 110 witnesses over 174 days of hearings, including a cabinet minister, police officers, Hawks, the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and private individuals. The commission’s spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, says they have dealt with three High Court applications; one was dismissed, and two were withdrawn: