Mpumalanga police commissioner, Daphney Semakaleng, has made explosive allegations against former police minister Bheki Cele

Suspended Mpumalanga police commissioner, Daphney Semakaleng, has made explosive allegations against former police minister Bheki Cele, claiming there was political interference in policing operations, including investigations into politically linked killings.

Her claims emerge against the backdrop of long-standing concerns about organised crime and assassination networks in Mpumalanga, where several high-profile killings tied to local politics and tenders have raised questions about the independence and effectiveness of law enforcement.

Semakaleng, however, is herself under a cloud, having been suspended amid internal investigations into her conduct and leadership within the provincial police.

This creates a complex and highly contested narrative: a senior officer facing scrutiny is now accusing top political leadership of influencing policing decisions and shielding certain cases.

While the allegations are serious and, if proven, would point to systemic interference at the highest levels, they remain untested and have not been confirmed through any formal judicial or parliamentary process.

Has Semakaleng approached the Madlanga Commission? If not, why not?