Tag: Madlanga Commission
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I’m No Killer, Says Suspended EMPD Boss Mkhwanazi During Madlanga Inquiry
Background: The Madlanga Commission Takes the Stage The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is examining a troubling chapter in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s recent history. Former officer Marius van der Merwe testified in November 2025 about his alleged role in a 2022 cover-up connected to the torture and murder of a robbery suspect. While the…
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Suspended EMPD Boss Mkhwanazi Denies Involvement as Witness D Murder Case Unfolds
Overview of the Maddening Inquiry and Allegations In a high-stakes development at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) chief, Mkhwanazi, has publicly stated that he is not a killer and does not know the identity of Witness D, a figure central to ongoing allegations of a 2022 cover-up involving the…
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Suspended EMPD Boss Mkhwanazi Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Killer’ Amid Madlanga Inquiry Allegations
Background to the Madlanga Commission inquiry The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has been convened to investigate serious accusations surrounding the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) and a 2022 incident involving a robbery suspect. In November 2025, testimony from Marius van der Merwe, a former EMPD officer, brought renewed scrutiny to the case and raised questions…
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Madlanga Commission Probes IPID as Hearings Close in Tragedy
Introduction: A Night ofquestions and a Tragic Turn The Madlanga commission’s ongoing probe into the Independent Police Investigations Directorate (IPID) reached a pivotal point as its public hearings drew to a close under a shadow of tragedy. On Friday, December 5, the proceedings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria were interrupted not by…
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Madlanga should probe IPID: A push for independent oversight as hearings close
Public hearings end on a sobering note The Madlanga commission’s public hearings have closed, leaving a trail of questions about police accountability in South Africa. As the hearings concluded late into the night at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, observers and stakeholders alike stressed a simple, pressing demand: the need for independent oversight…
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Madlanga Commission Probes IPID as Public Hearings Close on a Chilling Night
Background: The Madlanga Commission’s Narrow Path to Accountability The Madlanga commission has been mandated to investigate policing oversight in South Africa, with a particular focus on the Independent Police Investigations Directorate (IPID). The public hearings, which have spanned weeks and involved testimony from dozens of witnesses, reached a solemn climax on Friday December 5 at…
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Madlanga Commission: Mogotsi to Resume Testimony This Afternoon at 2 pm
Overview of the Madlanga Commission Proceedings The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing to scrutinize allegations involving intelligence operations and governance issues. On the latest schedule, Brown Mogotsi, an alleged Crime Intelligence agent, is set to resume his testimony this Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 pm. The pause in proceedings marked a notable shift in the…
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Brown Mogotsi to Resume Testimony at Madlanga Commission This Afternoon
Overview of the Madlanga Commission Hearings The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, established to scrutinize the workings of South Africa’s security and intelligence structures, is moving into a crucial phase as alleged Crime Intelligence agent Brown Mogotsi is set to resume his testimony this Wednesday afternoon. The proceedings, which have drawn attention from lawmakers, legal observers,…
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Madlanga Commission: Brown Mogotsi to Resume Testimony This Afternoon at 2 PM
Overview The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will see Brown Mogotsi resume his testimony this afternoon, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM. The return to questioning follows a brief postponement earlier in the week, attributed to discrepancies identified in Mogotsi’s written statement. What prompted the delay? Officials revealed that certain elements of Mogotsi’s statement…