Pretoria: South African Police Service (SAPS) personnel implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee have received notices of investigation for alleged misconduct, as stated by National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola.
According to South African Government News Agency, during a media briefing held in Pretoria, Commissioner Masemola announced that SAPS members identified in both committees have been notified of the investigations. While the names of the involved officers remain undisclosed due to ongoing investigations, two senior officers have already been suspended. As the hearings progress, four additional officers have been served with notices of intended suspension.
In November 2025, Commissioner Masemola established a task team of skilled senior managers to monitor evidence from the commission and committee. The team aims to identify SAPS employees implicated in misconduct and initiate disciplinary investigations where credible information exists.
The SAPS has also received recommendations from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) regarding the April 2022 murder of Emmanuel Mbhense. Commissioner Masemola highlighted that internal departmental and criminal investigations were already initiated for the two officers allegedly present at the crime scene.
A directive from President Ramaphosa has led to the formation of a team to investigate those implicated in the Madlanga Commission. This team comprises experienced detectives, forensic experts, and other specialists to fast-track case finalization. Nine members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) are also under investigation.
The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng has briefed Masemola on progress towards apprehending suspects in the murder of Witness D. In December 2025, the police identified three persons of interest in the murder case of Marius Van Der Merwe, who appeared before the Madlanga Commission.
Andy Mothibi, the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), emphasized the importance of expediting investigations and prosecutions following the interim report from the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry, submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 17 December 2025. The Commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, investigates criminality, political interference, and corruption within South Africa's criminal justice system.
Mothibi announced the allocation of experienced senior prosecutors to the task team for prosecutor-guided investigations (PGI), which provide real-time guidance and evidence assessment to expedite prosecutorial decisions. The Asset Forfeiture Unit will also participate in ensuring a swift and effective investigation process.