Any objective analysis must proceed from the premise that commissions of inquiry are not criminal courts. They neither prosecute nor sentence. Their constitutional purpose is to establish facts, identify systemic weaknesses and recommend structural changes

Perhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom

The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile advocates

The forensic auditor has told parliament there is a conspiracy to ensure he does not testify in court

Luxury homes, a farm and an upmarket car have been frozen as part of the ongoing investigation

The Special Investigating Unit is investigating a syndicate that used state land meant to build a school for personal use