Madlanga Commission Chair Says Mkhwanazi Allegations Are Gaining Credence

The chair of the Madlanga Commission says the claims made by Mkhwanazi are gaining credence, IOL reports, as the inquiry marks one year since it began its work.

According to IOL, the chair's remarks came as the commission reached the one-year mark. The commission has been examining testimony connected to Mkhwanazi's allegations, and the chair's statement indicates those claims are being taken increasingly seriously.

Coverage of the anniversary has come from several outlets. eNCA reported that the commission marked one year, noting that those following the process trust that justice will be served. EWN also looked back at what has happened since Mkhwanazi gave his testimony, asking what followed one year on.

The anniversary coverage sits alongside related reporting on policing in South Africa. Daily Maverick reported that a World Bank expert called for a once-off "deep clean" of the South African Police Service aimed at corrupt officers.

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Separately, News24 reported that an ally of KT Molefe in the Johannesburg Metro Police Department was filmed in an alleged R5 million kidnapping involving a father and a child.

The commission's work continues to draw public attention as it moves through its second year. What the inquiry does with the testimony already before it, and whether the chair's assessment of Mkhwanazi's claims is reflected in its eventual findings, will be the next point to watch.