Tag: Public hearings
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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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‘Is that what Marcos wants?’ De Lima critiques ICI’s refusal to livestream hearings
Pressure for Transparency: De Lima questions ICI’s livestream stance Senator Leila de Lima has challenged the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) over its persistent refusal to livestream its hearings, arguing that true independence includes openness to public scrutiny. In a statement issued on Saturday, October 11, she directly questioned whether President Marcos’ administration agrees with…
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years
Overview: A Potential Expansion on the Table Australia’s parliament is considering a landmark change: increasing the number of MPs and moving toward fixed or four-year terms. The inquiry, led by the joint committee on electoral matters, was commissioned by Special Minister of State Don Farrell to explore whether more representatives are needed and whether elections…