LIVE | National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola in the hot seat at Madlanga Commission
Police National Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, testified before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.
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National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday, September 22, 2025. This highly anticipated testimony comes in the wake of significant developments during the commission's hearings, which began on September 17, 2025.
On Sunday, Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed Masemola’s upcoming testimony, noting that the proceedings will be open to the public and accessible via various media platforms. “We can confirm that the National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, will testify before the Commission of Inquiry on Monday, September 22, 2025,” stated Michaels, emphasizing the importance of public engagement in the inquiry.
For those unable to attend in person, the hearing will be livestreamed on the Commission’s official website, as well as broadcasted across a variety of radio, television, news, and social media platforms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Masemola's testimony.
Members of the public planning to attend the hearings in person will need to bring a valid Identity Document or Driver’s Licence. Additionally, the Commission has requested that no weapons be permitted on its premises to maintain a secure environment for all attendees.
The hearing location, Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, has already seen notable testimony, including that of former acting police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi raised critical questions regarding the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), alleging that the decisions made were politically motivated and aimed at shielding powerful individuals involved in criminal activities.
In a startling revelation, Mkhwanazi accused suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of being deeply entrenched in a syndicate responsible for numerous political killings and of undermining efforts aimed at addressing this violence in the province. He expressed frustration at the minister's dismissive response to his concerns regarding the PKTT’s dismantling, suggesting a deliberate obfuscation of justice.
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