Women hold influential positions on the Madlanga commission of inquiry, established to investigate allegations of political interference, corruption and organised crime in the South African Police Service (SAPS). Their prominence reflects the transformation of South Africa's legal profession and the growing role women play in public accountability. At the Madlanga commission, Baloyi has asked astute and inquisitive questions to witnesses which have shed light on the inner workings of the SAPS. Motlhasedi brings expertise in human rights and constitutional litigation after clerking at the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Kenya before moving into public-interest litigation and legislative drafting. From representation to influence The prominence of women at the Madlanga commission reflects improved representation and demonstrates how women occupy positions that shape constitutional accountability at the highest level of public life.