The disappearance of narcotics in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng will come under renewed scrutiny this week at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, as the probe continues into alleged corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system.
Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said the latest phase of hearings follows testimony from several witnesses last week, including closed-door evidence presented by Witness H on Friday.
He said the current proceedings form part of an ongoing investigation into how drug-related cases and evidence may have been compromised within law enforcement structures.
The commission is examining allegations of systemic interference in policing and prosecutorial processes, with a particular focus on how narcotics-related evidence has allegedly gone missing in key provinces.
It previously submitted its first interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa in December before public hearings resumed in January.
In March, the commission was granted an extension to complete its work, citing the large number of remaining witnesses still to be heard.
Michaels confirmed that this week marks the final round of public hearings before the commission pauses proceedings on Monday, 18 May.
During the break, the commission will focus on compiling its second interim report, which is expected to be submitted to the president on 29 May.
The final report is scheduled for completion and submission in August.