Judiciary on Alert: R2.5 Million Bribery Allegations

In explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into criminality and corruption in South Africa's justice system, an SAPS organized crime investigator (Witness A) revealed that R2.5 million was allegedly earmarked to influence bail for murder-accused underworld figure Katiso "KT" Molefe. The claims implicated Gauteng Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba, prompting the judiciary to warn of threats to its integrity and urging formal complaints to the Judicial Conduct Committee. Judges Matter has called for Ledwaba to take special leave amid the scandal. Ledwaba vehemently denies any wrongdoing and seeks to testify at the commission to clear his name, while Chief Justice Mandisa Maya emphasizes the need for sworn evidence to trigger investigations.