PODCAST | The Lead: Foundation laid on Day 1 of the Madlanga Commission

Sep 19, 2025 Politics & Conflicts views: 220

The criminal justice system is on the verge of "total collapse",KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla MKhwanazi has claimed on Day 1 of the Madlanga Commission,sitting in Pretoria.

Graphic: Sharlene Rood. Images: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Lulama Zenzile; Gallo Images/Darren Stewart

For the first time ever,News24’s The Lead has gone live from the source of the story. The News24 team has set up camp at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in central Pretoria for all the main talking points from Day 1 of the Madlanga Commission.

Host,Graeme Raubenheimer has been in conversation with specialist legal journalist,Karyn Maughan,discussing the foundational evidence brought by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner,Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi,who insists that if nothing urgent is done soon,the country’s criminal justice system will virtually collapse.

 You can send host Graeme Raubenheimer a voice note with your questions or thoughts on this live to 072 562 3179. Mail your comments to: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify,Apple and YouTube.


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