The Commission Habit

President Ramaphosa's announcement of another judicial commission to investigate police corruption marks his fifth such initiative since taking office - a pattern critics say demonstrates chronic leadership paralysis.

Cost of Delay

Previous commissions under Ramaphosa have:

• Average duration of 14 months
• Cost taxpayers over R1.2 billion collectively
• Resulted in fewer than 5 high-profile convictions

Alternative Approaches

Dr. Boesak contrasted this with international norms: 'In functional democracies, ministers facing such serious allegations would be immediately suspended pending criminal investigation, not granted paid leave behind a wall of judicial processes.'