As the first African G20 presidency, South Africa has both the standing and responsibility to lead on illicit financial flows - but real progress depends on top-level political backing to mobilise the players needed for coherent domestic and international policy changes.
As the first African G20 presidency, South Africa has both the standing and responsibility to lead on illicit financial flows - but real progress depends on top-level political backing to mobilise the players needed for coherent domestic and international policy changes.
As G20 host SA must revive fight against corruption and illicit financial flows
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The first three days of hearing of the Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality in the criminal justice system were taken up by testimony from KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, whose allegations prompted Preident Cyril Ramaphosa to establish the commission.
The first three days of hearing of the Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality in the criminal justice system were taken up by testimony from KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, whose allegations prompted Preident Cyril Ramaphosa to establish the commission.
The Madlanga commission's first week: a brief summary
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Madlanga commission starts its hearings, with Mkhwanazi in the hot seat
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The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – informally known as the Madlanga Commission – started its hearings today. The first witness, KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is on the stand and is expected to testify at least until Friday.
The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – informally known as the Madlanga Commission – started its hearings today. The first witness, KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is on the stand and is expected to testify at least until Friday.
As the Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa's criminal justice system gets under way today, the parliamentary ad hoc committee established to to investigate the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is preparing to launch its own proceedings. The committee met last week to receive and discuss a report on the progress of preparations for its hearings.
As the Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa's criminal justice system gets under way today, the parliamentary ad hoc committee established to to investigate the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is preparing to launch its own proceedings. The committee met last week to receive and discuss a report on the progress of preparations for its hearings.
Ad hoc committee is briefed on progress for Mkhwanazi hearings
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The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – informally known as the Madlanga Commission after its chairperson, retired acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga – started its hearings on Wednesday 17 September 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission as a response to allegations, made on 6 Read more >
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