{
  "id": 10382022,
  "title": "Madlanga Commission draws firmer line on delays as Sindane postponement bid fails",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/madlanga-commission-draws-firmer-line-on-delays-as-sindane",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T06:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/the-star/2026-09-28-madlanga-commission-draws-firmer-line-on-delays-as-sindane-postponement-bid-fails/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Madlanga Commission has firmly rejected Pretoria taxi boss Oupa Jossiah “Bafana” Sindane's attempt to delay his testimony, finding that he had delayed his court challenge and postponement application despite knowing about the issues for weeks. Sindane, a close associate of Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni, was subpoenaed for Wednesday. The inquiry is investigating criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system. Sindane's testimony must be led on Monday, September 28, 2026, according to the commission.",
  "summary": "The Madlanga Commission has rejected Oupa “Bafana” Sindane’s postponement bid, saying he waited too long to challenge his subpoena and seek court relief. His evidence must be led on Monday, 28 September 2026, “in whatever format”.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Madlanga Commission draws firmer line on delays as Sindane postponement bid fails",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/madlanga-commission-draws-firmer-line-on-delays-as-sindane",
        "published": "2026-09-27T12:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}