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The Madlanga Commission deadline to hand in its final report has been extended by two and half months – the Presidency said the commission would now submit the report on November 16 instead of August 31, 2026.
The office of President Cyril Ramaphosa said without this extension, the Mandlanga Commission “would have to leave large pars of its work unfinished”.
According to News24, this date means the commission’s report will be submitted – and possibly released to the public – after the municipal elections.
“The extension granted by the president sets an evidence deadline of Friday, 2 October, 2026, and a reporting deadline of Monday, 16, November, to enhance the commission to close off topics it has opened up in the course of hearing to date,” the statement read.
“The extension allows the commission to hear evidence on all of the matters listed in its terms of reference,” it added.
It said President Ramaphosa once again expresses his deepest appreciation for the work conducted by the commission as well as for the manner in which law enforcement agencies are following up testimony emerging from Commission hearings, News24 reported.
South Africans have been calling for the extension of the commission through a petition doing the rounds citing the importance of its work: “Since the inception of the commission, it has tirelessly done work to unveil some of the largest corruption scandals in our nation’s history, even with limited resources.”
“It has successfully brought to light activities that have threatened the sovereignty of South Africa, leading to the suspension, arrest and prosecution of key figures within the realms of law enforcement, justice and political arenas.”
The petition reminded South Africans: “ Despite facing numerous challenges, the effectiveness of the Madlanga Commission cannot be overstated. Its dedication to uncovering the truth holding perpetrators accountable has been unparalleled. This Commission is the driving force behind the much-needed change in our country, addressing the cancer of corruption that has turned our beloved country into a criminal state”.