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SAPS, NPA Unveil Task Team to Pursue Madlanga Cases Within Three Months

Five officers were identified by the commission, with one suspended as prosecutor‑guided probes advance under enhanced witness protection.

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.