WATCH | Killings, protests and Mchunu: Mkhwanazi kickstarts Madlanga Commission

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was the first witness to testify at the Madlanga Commission,which kicked off on Wednesday.

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The Madlanga Commission into criminality,political interference,and corruption in the criminal justice system began its hearing on Wednesday.

WATCH News24’s legal journalist,Karyn Maughan,explain the most significant developments from the first day.

The commission,chaired by former Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga,is probing Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims that the country’s criminal justice system had been captured and that his Political Killings Task Team had been disbanded as a result.

On Wednesday,chief evidence leader Terry Motau gave the opening address which outlined the commission's investigation.

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Advocate Mahlape Sello SC led Mkhwanazi's evidence and started by asking him why he called his July briefing.

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Police stood guard outside,their presence underscoring heightened security measures.

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A small group of MK Party members staged a protest outside the Brigitte Mabandla Judicial College.

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A small group of MK Party members staged a protest outside the Brigitte Mabandla Judicial College.

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