Johannesburg, South Africa — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is facing significant delays due to a growing list of witnesses submitting medical certificates, a situation that has sparked frustration among commission members. Key figures, including the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), Advocate Andrea Johnson, and businessman Suliman Carrim, have been unable to attend due to health concerns, causing a ripple effect on the commission’s schedule. Chairperson of the commission, retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has expressed his irritation, dismissing Johnson’s medical certificate as “useless “for its lack of information.
Legal expert Zola Majavu has commented on the pattern, noting that while respecting individuals’rights to privacy, the repeated submission of medical certificates is concerning and could potentially delay the commission’s work.
The delays have prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to extend the commission’s final report deadline to November 16, 2026, and the new evidence deadline to October 2, 2026, to ensure the commission can complete its investigation into allegations of corruption.
The situation has raised questions about the credibility of testimonies and the transparency of the process, casting a shadow over the commission’s ability to deliver a thorough and timely report.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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