Overview

• Retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga warned that, if proven, the alleged interference and corruption would spell doom for South Africa’s criminal justice system.
• Chief evidence leader Terry Motau outlined a three‑phase plan beginning with Mkhwanazi’s testimony, followed by responses from those implicated, then recalls to resolve conflicts before a report goes to the president.
• Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed an access‑control failure at the Pretoria venue and said the building was locked down as security was reinforced.
• The uMkhonto weSizwe Party called for a postponement and will challenge the commission’s legality in the North Gauteng High Court on Thursday.
• On the eve of the hearings, Mkhwanazi filed a R5 million defamation suit against private investigator Paul O’Sullivan, who has accused him of criminal conduct and says the case seeks to silence a whistleblower.