{
  "id": 9360316,
  "title": "Madlanga Commission ruling on Sindane’s postponement due Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/madlanga-commission-ruling-on-sindanes-postponement-due-friday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:03:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sindanes-postponement-application-at-commission-expected-friday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ruling on Oupa \"Bafana\" Sindane's application to postpone his appearance before the Madlanga Commission will be announced on Friday. Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, who led the evidence, contended that Sindane's urgent request to halt his appearance at the commission was not justified and that he had caused the delay himself. Chaskalson argued that pending court proceedings did not constitute a valid reason for postponement, especially as the court process itself could be dismissed due to lack of urgency. He also pointed out that the commission's schedule was already packed and that additional delays could hinder its progress. Chaskalson emphasized that the commission's timetable is tight and that they cannot accommodate more time for witnesses who are unwilling to cooperate without risking missing their deadlines.",
  "summary": "Ruling on the postponement application of Bafana Sindane will be handed down on Friday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bafana-sindane-files-urgent-application-to-block-madlanga-subpoena",
        "published": "2026-09-23T07:09:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Bafana Sindane moves to block Madlanga Commission phone evidence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bafana-sindane-moves-to-block-madlanga-commission-phone-evidence",
        "published": "2026-09-23T08:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Taxi boss Sindane fights Madlanga commission subpoena with medical plea and court bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/taxi-boss-sindane-fights-madlanga-commission-subpoena-with-medical",
        "published": "2026-09-23T11:20:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}