Crime cripples South Africa's job engine when cops and courts rot from the inside.
President slams justice rot
President slams justice rot
- Cyril Ramaphosa warns a crooked criminal justice setup kills investment and jobs fast.
- He blasted corruption plus political meddling letting syndicates run wild unchecked.
- Fixing the mess ranks top priority for 2026 growth and inclusive economy plans.
- Ongoing Madlanga Commission uncovers police graft, tender scams and interference.
- Witnesses like Sergeant Fannie Nkosi exposed dodgy links in Tshwane municipal deals.
- Zondo Commission already laid bare state capture damage now getting built on.
- Presidency sets up dedicated team to overhaul the entire justice chain.
- Hawks, NPA and SIU get beefed up for quicker prosecutions and asset grabs.
- Intelligence consolidates nationally while army deploys against illegal mining gangs.
- Madlanga's interim report hit December 2025, with parts sent for criminal probes.
- Ramaphosa keeps some bits secret to protect active cases from sabotage.
- Whistleblower safeguards plus accountability upgrades sit central to overhaul plans.
- Businesses shell out extra for protection while expansion stalls in risky zones.
- Foreign cash dodges areas with shaky law enforcement and high crime vibes.
- Township and rural growth suffers most when trust in justice evaporates completely.
