By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed urgent action against corruption and criminality within the country’s criminal justice system, in light of the ongoing findings and revelations of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament’s ad-hoc committee.
Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa welcomed the removal of the country from the Financial Action Task Force’s Grey List, but nevertheless emphasized the concerning state of allegations of corruption and crime within the country’s police services.
“We cannot tolerate this. The rule of law depends on a police service that is ethical, responsive and rooted in the communities that it serves,” the President said.
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He highlighted the Presidency’s previous announcement of the establishment of a task team to ensure that investigations arising from the Madlanga Commission are undertaken swiftly without interference, adding that the State Security Agency will re-vet the
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