Chairperson
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga
Acting Deputy Chief Justice; presides over the Commission and ensures orderly reception of evidence.
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the Criminal Justice System led by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga convenes to hear testimony of Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
The commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to probe the infiltration of criminal syndicates into law enforcement, intelligence, prosecution authorities, the judiciary, and correctional services; assess oversight mechanisms; review legislation; and make actionable recommendations. Pretoria. South Africa.
Proclamation and Terms of Reference (Gazette No. 53048, PDF)
The Commission operates under the Commissions Act (Act 8 of 1947), supplemented by regulations published on 19 August 2025 and rules issued on 22 August 2025.
Appointed to preside over the Commission and direct its proceedings.
Chairperson
Acting Deputy Chief Justice; presides over the Commission and ensures orderly reception of evidence.
Commissioner
Senior counsel assisting the Chairperson with legal analysis and recommendations.
Commissioner
Assists the Commission with investigative inquiries and oversight of evidentiary processes.
Key members assisting the Commission.
Chief Evidence Leader
Senior counsel; led the VBS Mutual Bank probe and major anti-corruption reviews.
Evidence Leader
State Capture money-flows workstream; asset recovery matters.
Evidence Leader
Section 89 panel (Phala Phala); arbitration and public-law expertise.
Evidence Leader
ICJ team (SA v Israel, 2024); Life Esidimeni arbitration; public-interest litigation.
Evidence Leader
Johannesburg Bar (Bridge Group of Advocates).
Evidence Leader
Human rights and constitutional litigation; former Constitutional Court clerk.
Evidence Leader
Public-interest litigation background; Section27 alumna.
Commission Secretary
Administrative lead for Commission operations and proceedings.
Chief Investigator
Forensic auditor; former SAPS detective; governance and crisis-management specialist.
Spokesperson
Media liaison and public communications.
Data current as of 11 Sep 2025.
For updates on hearings, media releases, and notices, please check the Announcements section or consult the gazetted documents linked above.