Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the recommendations and referrals outlined in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. This latest set of recommendations will be integrated into ongoing investigations by a special task team from the South African Police Service (SAPS).
According to South African Government News Agency, the Commission, led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, submitted the second interim report to President Ramaphosa on May 29, 2026. This report follows the first interim report, which was submitted on December 17, 2025. The Commission was originally established to address allegations stemming from claims made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on July 6, 2025. The final report is expected to be delivered to President Ramaphosa by November 16, 2026.
The Presidency noted that the latest report revisits recommendations and referrals from the first interim report concerning SAPS. 'The report revisits the recommendations and referrals made in the First Interim Report in respect of the SAPS based on prima facie evidence and, with one exception, confirms these recommendations now that the relevant implicated parties have appeared before the Commission to give evidence,' the Presidency stated.
Additionally, the report includes new recommendations derived from evidence collected since the beginning of 2026. 'The report also sets out new recommendations and referrals made by the Commission on the basis of evidence heard since the start of 2026,' the Presidency said.
The Commission has advocated for disciplinary proceedings and immediate investigations into alleged criminal conduct involving four individuals. 'Flowing from this evidence, the Commission recommends the institution of disciplinary proceedings and the immediate investigation of criminal conduct and, if sufficient evidence be found to exist, the institution of criminal proceedings against the following individuals: Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, Witness G, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi and Brown Mogotsi,' the statement read.
Furthermore, the Commission has urged an investigation into alleged off-the-books operations of Crime Intelligence concerning Mogotsi and Witness G. 'The Commission also recommends that the Office of the Inspector General for Intelligence or another functionary with the necessary authority conduct an immediate investigation into the off-the-books operation of Crime Intelligence in which Mogotsi and Witness G were allegedly involved.'
The Presidency emphasized that these recommendations align with the Commission's Terms of Reference. 'These recommendations and referrals are made in line with clause 10.4 of the Commission's Terms of Reference, which provides the Commission with the power to refer matters for immediate criminal investigation and urgent decisions on prosecution, taking into account the nature of the allegations and evidence the Commission will uncover,' the Presidency said.
The Terms of Reference also allow the Commission to refer matters for prosecution, additional investigation, or separate inquiries as deemed appropriate. 'Clause 12 further states that 'the Commission shall, where appropriate, refer any matter for prosecution, further investigation or the convening of a separate enquiry to the appropriate law enforcement agency, government department or regulator.'
Finally, the Presidency stated that the latest referrals will be incorporated into the efforts of the SAPS special investigations task team, which was established following the submission of the Commission's first interim report. 'The most recent referrals from the Commission will form part of the work of the SAPS special investigations task team established following receipt of the first interim report to institute investigations against people identified by the Commission as a matter of urgency,' the Presidency concluded.