The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into corruption within the criminal justice system faced a one-day delay after Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson was unable to testify.

Commission chairperson retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga criticized the medical certificate submitted for Johnson's absence, calling it 'useless' as it provided no substantive information.

The delay follows Johnson's hospitalization due to serious health issues, with her legal representative stating she required urgent medical attention.President Cyril Ramaphosa had extended the commission's final report deadline to November 16, 2026, but the delay has already impacted timelines.

Evidence leader Advocate Mahlape Sello explained that without Johnson's testimony, the commission could not proceed effectively, as her statements were narrative-based and lacked the WhatsApp messages used in previous hearings.

The commission now faces challenges in maintaining its schedule without key witnesses like Johnson, who is also accused of interfering with a complaint against her.