Overview
- Masemola said five names were referred by the Madlanga Commission, with one officer suspended and four served with intended suspension notices now under review.
- A multidisciplinary unit of detectives, forensics and crime intelligence is working with NPA advocates and the Asset Forfeiture Unit under a three‑month mandate.
- NATJOINTS has overseen commission security since December and activated a priority committee to safeguard witnesses after recent attacks.
- The IPID investigation into the April 2022 killing of Emmanuel Mbhense has been completed, and the docket was sent to the NDPP on 4 February for a decision.
- SAPS is boosting forensic capacity by recruiting for 675 posts, with about 600 applicants, and partnering with the CSIR to expand laboratory throughput.