South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, EWN reported on Saturday. The broadcaster described the move as an extension of the commission's timeline, without giving a new date in its headline.
News24 also reported the development, describing it as a final extension granted by the president. Neither outlet's headline specified how much additional time the commission has been given.
The extension comes as the inquiry marks roughly a year of work. SABC News covered Day 176 of proceedings on 18 September 2026, indicating the commission has been sitting for months.
Coverage of the anniversary has focused on testimony and allegations that have emerged during the hearings. The Daily Maverick, in a piece marking the commission's first year, reported that allegations involving Mkhwanazi "ring true." TimesLIVE also published a reflection on the commission's first twelve months, written by Tebogo Khaas.
The Madlanga Commission is a South African inquiry whose proceedings have been covered continuously by the country's major news outlets. The reporting above does not detail the commission's formal terms of reference or the specific matters it is tasked with investigating.
What to watch next: whether the presidency confirms the length of the extension and any revised reporting date for the commission's findings.