Madlanga Commission: Fourth Witness Set to Testify! What's at Stake?
Madlanga Commission Hears More Testimony on Political Interference
PRETORIA - The Madlanga Commission is set to hear from its fourth witness today as it continues its investigation into allegations of political interference within South Africa's criminal justice system. The core focus remains the controversial disbandment of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Political Killings Task Team.
The task team, before its dissolution, was actively investigating a number of high-profile political assassinations within the KZN province, a region known for its history of political violence. The commission is seeking to determine whether the disbandment was politically motivated and if it hindered ongoing investigations into these critical cases.
On Thursday, the commission received testimony from SAPS Legal Services, who stated that the disbandment of the KZN Political Killings Task Team was, in fact, unlawful. This testimony adds significant weight to the allegations of political interference and raises serious questions about the motivations behind the decision to dismantle the team.
Key Questions for the Commission:
- Was the disbandment politically motivated?
- Did the disbandment compromise ongoing investigations?
- What impact did the disbandment have on the pursuit of justice for victims of political killings?
eNCA's Jenna-Leigh Bilong and eNCA senior reporter Silindelo Masikane are providing comprehensive coverage of the Madlanga Commission's proceedings. Stay tuned for updates as the fourth witness takes the stand and more details emerge regarding this critical investigation.