Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to August
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- •President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the extension on March 9, 2026.
- •The Madlanga Commission is investigating corruption within South Africa's criminal justice system.
- •The commission's witness list has grown significantly, necessitating more time for testimony.
- •The new deadline for the commission's report is set for August 31, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Madlanga Commission completes its inquiry by the new August deadline South African authorities could implement reforms based on the commission's findings, potentially improving the criminal justice system's integrity.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Inquiry into criminal justice corruption gets extension as more witnesses set to testifyAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Ramaphosa extends Madlanga inquiry deadline to end of AugustAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Ramaphosa grants Madlanga Commission extension until August as witness list piles up