Ramaphosa Acts — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

This Is Politics SA Podcast · Feb 3, 2026 · 46m

South Africa has no shortage of commissions, reports, or shocking revelations — but accountability remains elusive. In this episode of This Is Politics, Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya unpack the explosive interim findings of the Madlanga Commission, the unresolved truths behind the July 2021 unrest, and the disturbing evidence of police leaders protecting organised crime. They debate President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response, question whether decisive leadership is finally emerging, and ask the harder question many South Africans are already asking: if we know who is responsible, why does…