Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Justice Madlanga on SAPS Inquiry: Here's What We Know

Loading player...
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, who’s leading the newly established Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of political interference and corruption within the South African Police Service, says preparations are well under way. The hearings, set to kick off in August will dig deep into serious claims of political interference and corruption. This all follows explosive allegations from KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. But Justice Madlanga made it clear: while Mkhwanazi’s claims were the spark, the commission needs to follow due process before any fireworks start. Phemelo breaks it down with Kaya News Reporter Karinda Jagmohan.
28 Jul 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

Other recent episodes

Health Committee steps up oversight at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee is calling for continued improvements in service delivery, governance and operational capacity at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Following an oversight visit, the Committee assessed progress on fire remedial works, as well as conditions affecting patients and staff at the major…
18 Aug 3PM 16 min

Public Protector flags systemic failures in NSFAS funding

More than 40,000 students at 76 higher education institutions were improperly funded to the value of about R5.1 billion, according to findings cited by the Public Protector. The investigation has uncovered broader concerns around NSFAS administration, governance, funding and oversight, with more than R2 billion reportedly recovered. Speaking to Phemelo,…
18 Aug 3PM 20 min

Ramokgopa slams municipalities over electricity tariffs

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is taking aim at municipalities for increasing electricity tariffs to offset the cost of non-paying customers. Ramokgopa says the practice unfairly burdens customers who pay their bills and contributes to growing municipal debt to Eskom. The minister says proposed changes to the Electricity Pricing…
18 Aug 2PM 27 min

ANC Caucus calls for Burke’s removal from finance committees

The ANC Caucus is calling for DA MP Dr Mark Burke to be removed from Parliament’s finance-related committees over allegations linked to his fintech company, Kastelo. The allegations, reportedly contained in a Reserve Bank affidavit, concern the movement of capital across borders and possible breaches of exchange control regulations, involving…
18 Aug 2PM 12 min

SADC Summit focuses on migration, security and jobs

SADC leaders are meeting in Durban for the 46th Ordinary Summit, with migration, regional security, economic development and job creation high on the agenda. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to take over as chair of the 16-member bloc, with South Africa leading SADC for the next year. Ramaphosa says migration…
17 Aug 3PM 14 min
All episodes