# Madlanga Commission Under Fire | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-08-01T18:37:41+00:00
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President Ramaphosa has hit back at witnesses allegedly faking hospital stays to dodge the Madlanga commission, calling them out during a campaign stop in North West’s Madibeng region. He accuses them of using illness as a cover to avoid answering tough questions about corruption and justice system failures — a move that’s fueling public frustration and sparking social media memes like “Madlanga Ward.” As the commission, led by retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga, pushes forward with its probe, the president’s remarks signal he sees these hospitalizations as strategic evasions. Meanwhile, he also pushed his broader agenda: tackling unemployment via public works, cracking down on corrupt officials with promises of arrests, and deploying the defense force to assist police in stopping illegal mining in the province. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a0afca2f8430c80e

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