The Commission was established in July 2025 after explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that a sophisticated criminal syndicate had infiltrated parts of South Africa’s criminal justice system. ADVERTISEMENTMADLANGA COMMISSION REFERS SENIOR SAPS, EKURHULENI OFFICIALS FOR INVESTIGATIONThe Commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga and assisted by advocates Sesi Baloyi SC and Sandile Khumalo SC, submitted its interim report in December 2025. After studying the findings, Ramaphosa accepted the Commission’s recommendations, including immediate criminal investigations and urgent decisions regarding possible suspensions and disciplinary action. ADVERTISEMENTThe unit will be led by a senior official reporting directly to Masemola and will focus on probing individuals identified by the Madlanga Commission. Ramaphosa also praised Justice Madlanga and the Commission’s leadership for their work and said he looks forward to the completion of the inquiry, which is expected to play a critical role in reforming South Africa’s criminal justice system.