African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula demanded immediate detentions of suspects linked to testimony at the Madlanga Commission while addressing a memorial gathering on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Speaking at Wild Coast Sun in Mzamba during the annual Oliver Reginald Tambo lecture, Mbalula rejected waiting for final commission conclusions before authorities take action against implicated individuals. He criticized law enforcement personnel who allegedly collaborate with lawbreakers and called for the party to eliminate leaders who prioritize personal wealth over serving impoverished citizens.
Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga chairs the judicial investigation examining criminal conduct and political interference across prosecutorial offices, police departments and intelligence agencies. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the probe in August 2025, with public sessions beginning the following month in Johannesburg. Recent testimony described a network labeled the Big Five that purportedly controls justice system operations. Mbalula stated Oliver Tambo would be dismayed by current conditions where officers assist criminals rather than combat them.
Eastern Cape officials organized the event honoring Tambo, who guided the liberation movement from 1967 through 1991 and grew up near the venue location. Mbalula warned against corrupt businesspeople exploiting party connections to secure government agreements unfairly.
Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga chairs the judicial investigation examining criminal conduct and political interference across prosecutorial offices, police departments and intelligence agencies. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the probe in August 2025, with public sessions beginning the following month in Johannesburg. Recent testimony described a network labeled the Big Five that purportedly controls justice system operations. Mbalula stated Oliver Tambo would be dismayed by current conditions where officers assist criminals rather than combat them.
Eastern Cape officials organized the event honoring Tambo, who guided the liberation movement from 1967 through 1991 and grew up near the venue location. Mbalula warned against corrupt businesspeople exploiting party connections to secure government agreements unfairly.
