Overview

• Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga gave evidence leaders and media representatives until 9pm Monday to submit filings before a ruling on public access.
• Chief evidence leader Adv. Matthew Chaskalson SC confirmed the application to restrict portions of testimony to an in‑camera format citing sensitive material.
• News24 and Daily Maverick, represented by attorney Charl du Plessis, formally opposed the proposed order to exclude the public and press.
• The commission confirmed Lt‑Gen Dumisani Khumalo will not testify during this period, and any closed evidence under consideration does not pertain to him.
• Khumalo’s earlier testimony introduced allegations of a Gauteng‑based ‘Big Five’ cartel, while related probes continue, including a recent police raid on Lt‑Gen Shadrack Sibiya’s home.