President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the recommendations and referrals contained in the second interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which include calls for disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution against several individuals linked to allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry, established following allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July 2025, submitted its second interim report to the President on 29 May 2026. It follows the first interim report, which was handed over on 17 December 2025. The Commission’s final report is due by 16 November 2026.

According to the Presidency, the latest report revisits recommendations made in the first interim report concerning the South African Police Service (SAPS). It says that, after hearing evidence from the implicated parties, the Commission has now confirmed those recommendations in almost all cases.

The report also introduces new recommendations based on evidence heard since the start of 2026.

Among its findings, the Commission recommends that disciplinary proceedings be instituted and that criminal investigations begin immediately into the conduct of:

• Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya
• Sergeant Fannie Nkosi
• Brown Mogotsi
• A witness identified only as “Witness G”

The Commission says criminal prosecutions should follow if sufficient evidence is uncovered.

In addition, it has called for the Office of the Inspector-General for Intelligence, or another suitably authorised body, to urgently investigate the alleged off-the-books operation of Crime Intelligence in which Brown Mogotsi and Witness G were allegedly involved.

The Presidency noted that these recommendations are made in accordance with the Commission’s terms of reference, which empower it to refer matters for immediate criminal investigation, prosecution or further inquiry where warranted by the evidence.

The latest referrals will now be incorporated into the work of the SAPS special investigations task team that was established after the first interim report. That task team was created to fast-track investigations into individuals identified by the Commission.

President Ramaphosa has not announced any additional executive action at this stage, but said he has noted the Commission’s recommendations and referrals. The Commission continues its work, with its final report expected to be submitted to the President in November.