The South African Police Service’s Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), which once stood at the forefront of tackling KwaZulu-Natal’s deepening crisis of assassinations, continues to make headlines months after its controversial disbandment. Its successes, failures, and the political battles surrounding it are now under the microscope at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where top police… Continue reading Political Killings Task Team Leaves a Mark Despite Disbandment, as Madlanga Commission Probes Its Legacy
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Masemola Defends Task Team’s Work at Madlanga Commission, Cites Fort Hare Breakthroughs
At its resumed sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, the Madlanga Commission has heard probing testimony from National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, particularly concerning the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), operational authority, and high-profile cases linked to the University of Fort Hare. Appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August 2025, the Commission’s mandate… Continue reading Masemola Defends Task Team’s Work at Madlanga Commission, Cites Fort Hare Breakthroughs
Cachalia Overhauls Police Ministry Leadership Amid Madlanga Commission Scrutiny
The Office of the Minister of Police has moved swiftly to reinforce its leadership structure as the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry continues to cast a long shadow over the country’s law enforcement institutions. On Friday, Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia announced the secondment of two senior officials into his office: Major General S. Pienaar… Continue reading Cachalia Overhauls Police Ministry Leadership Amid Madlanga Commission Scrutiny
Jaw-Dropping Revelations as Mkhwanazi Drops Names of Criminals, Politicians at Madlanga Commission
Day two of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into political killings and corruption in KwaZulu-Natal delivered explosive testimony that left the chamber stunned. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, named several high-profile individuals whom he accused of benefitting from illegal privileges, interfering with crime intelligence operations, and fueling a climate of lawlessness within… Continue reading Jaw-Dropping Revelations as Mkhwanazi Drops Names of Criminals, Politicians at Madlanga Commission
MK Party Loses Court Bid to Stop Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
The Pretoria High Court has struck off the urgent application by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) and its leader, former President Jacob Zuma, which sought to halt the operations of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The court ruled on Thursday that the party’s bid is not sufficiently urgent and therefore cannot be heard on… Continue reading MK Party Loses Court Bid to Stop Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
Mkhwanazi Warns of Ongoing Political Interference as Day Two of Madlanga Commission Exposes Police Rot
Day two of the Madlanga Commission into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal once again placed the country’s criminal justice system under the spotlight, as provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi continued his explosive testimony. Mkhwanazi, who first shook the political establishment in July with allegations of entrenched corruption within the police and links between senior… Continue reading Mkhwanazi Warns of Ongoing Political Interference as Day Two of Madlanga Commission Exposes Police Rot
Madlanga Commission Day One: Mkhwanazi Lays Bare Claims of Political Interference, In-Camera Evidence Promised
Day one of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system closed at about 4pm on Tuesday at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria after almost six hours of testimony from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi began his evidence just after 10:30… Continue reading Madlanga Commission Day One: Mkhwanazi Lays Bare Claims of Political Interference, In-Camera Evidence Promised
Evidence Leader Warns of Urgency as Madlanga Commission Kicks Off
The long-awaited Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system opened in Pretoria on Wednesday with dramatic testimony from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi, who has served in the South African Police Service (SAPS) for decades, became the first senior witness to take the… Continue reading Evidence Leader Warns of Urgency as Madlanga Commission Kicks Off
Madlanga Commission Opens as MK Party Slams ‘Illegal and Premature’ Start
The long-delayed Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Political Killings is finally set to commence its hearings on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, despite mounting legal challenges and fierce opposition from political parties. The commission, chaired by Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the wake of shocking revelations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial… Continue reading Madlanga Commission Opens as MK Party Slams ‘Illegal and Premature’ Start
Justice Delayed, Justice Denied? 121 Political Killing Cases Back in Spotlight
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against political killings, but the success comes amid dramatic upheaval at the highest levels of the police and government. National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola confirmed that two suspects — a traditional chief and an alleged hitman — have been arrested in… Continue reading Justice Delayed, Justice Denied? 121 Political Killing Cases Back in Spotlight