Madlanga Commission cautioned of rising political violence ahead of 2026 local government elections [SOUND]

# The Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system has been cautioned about the risk of rising political violence ahead of next year’s local government elections. KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi presented evidence highlighting ongoing challenges in handling political killing cases, including delays in prosecutions. Mkhwanazi also referred to a letter from the provincial Director of Public Prosecutions, Elaine Harrison, who warned the municipal elections could spark political violence: