Commission of Inquiry Adjourns Hearings Until 13 October Due to Commissioner Commitments and Witness Illness

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System has announced that its public hearings will resume on 13 October 2025 following a scheduled adjournment.

According to Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels, the hearings — which were expected to continue until Friday, 3 October 2025 — had to be halted earlier than planned.

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Reasons for the Adjournment

1. Unavailability of Commissioner Sesi Baloyi:
   Commissioner Baloyi will be attending to her official duties as a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) between 6 and 10 October 2025.
2. Witness Illness:
   Today’s sitting, presided over by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was adjourned when Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo was unable to proceed with his testimony due to a sudden illness.

Background on the Commission

The Commission, chaired by Justice Madlanga, is tasked with investigating criminality, political interference, and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system. Testimonies in recent weeks have drawn attention to allegations of syndicate-linked corruption within SAPS and political structures, making the hearings closely watched by the public and civil society.

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Next Steps

The Commission confirmed that public hearings will officially resume on 13 October 2025, when both Commissioners and witnesses are expected to be available.

“The Commission wishes to assure the public of its continued commitment to ensuring a transparent and thorough inquiry into these matters of national importance,” Michaels said.