By Johnathan Paoli
Evidence leaders at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System have formally applied for the next set of hearings to be held in camera, citing grave security risks to witnesses and the need to safeguard ongoing investigations into organised crime and police corruption.
Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed that evidence leaders had submitted the application, with Daily Maverick and News24 expected to file their opposing responses.
“This is a pivotal procedural moment for the commission. Balancing transparency with the protection of witnesses is critical to ensuring that the truth can be told safely and without fear,” Michaels said.
The spokesperson said that once all written submissions are received, the commission’s evidence leaders will file their replies by 5 pm and both sides will submit heads of argument by 9 pm tonight.
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, who chairs the commission,
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