Adv. Sello applies for witness testimony to be heard in camera

File image: Chairperson and commissioners at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry’s evidence leader, Advocate Mahlape Sello, has brought an application for the testimony of a witness to be heard fully in camera on Friday.

Adv Sello says the testimony will relate to the 541-kilogram cocaine theft in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.

She has also argued that hearing the evidence in public could jeopardise ongoing investigations, as well as the identities of sources and potential witnesses.

The commission’s chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says the application will be heard on Friday, ahead of the testimony of the witness.

“The application must be served on the media by 2 pm today, 5 May, 2026. The media must respond by 2 pm on 7 May, 2026. The final order will be made on 7 May, 2026. If there is no opposition. If there is opposition, a replying affidavit must be filed by 8 pm on 7 May, 2026.”

MADLANGA COMMISSION | This week the commission will focus on drug busts in the country. The first witness today is Major-General Hendrik Flynn with the Hawks. pic.twitter.com/JjPBjRmrJb

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