Judicial inquiry launched to investigate justice system interference

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a big step by officially appointing a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate claims of interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system.

- POST REPORTER

The announcement was made through a Government Gazette and comes after growing public concern over the state of law enforcement in the country.

The inquiry will be led by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, a respected judge with years of experience in the legal field. He will be in charge of finding out whether criminal networks or individuals have been able to influence or manipulate the justice system for their benefit.

The commission has been given clear terms of reference, meaning it will look into specific areas such as the police, the prosecution system, and other institutions meant to protect the public.

The aim is to find out if criminals or corrupt officials are playing a role behind the scenes. This move follows serious claims made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.