Institute for Security Studies Hosts Event on Criminal Justice Reform Following Madlanga Commission Revelations
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) recently hosted an event titled 'From Madlanga revelations to criminal justice reform,' where leading authorities called for a comprehensive overhaul of the criminal justice system. This call comes in response to revelations from the Madlanga Commission, which has exposed significant vulnerabilities, corruption, and the infiltration of organized crime within law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Established in July 2025 following allegations by KZN Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the Madlanga Commission is investigating these infiltrations and is tasked with issuing recommendations for criminal prosecution, disciplinary measures, and institutional reform. Speakers at the ISS event, including Police minister’s advisor Advocate Vusi Pikoli and National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa (NPA) Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Chuma Mtengwane, emphasized the urgent need for stronger recruitment proces...