Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has dismissed suggestions that the Madlanga Commission budget faces shortfalls.
She called on Advocate Terry Motau to reveal the real reason behind his sudden resignation, saying his budget concerns are misrepresenting the commission’s financial state.
KUBAYI DEBUNKS TERRY MOTAU’S MADLANGA COMMISSION BUDGET CONCERNS
In a firm statement, Kubayi said the Madlanga Commission budget is properly managed and fully communicated.
She added that Motau was actively involved in determining legal fees, including his own.
Kubayi also noted that he never raised any formal objections during his time as Chief Evidence Leader.
Motau had suggested that budgetary issues and his fears of budgetary shortfalls influenced his decision to resign from the Madlanga commission.
MADLANGA COMMISSION BUDGET BREAKDOWN
The commission has a total budget of R147.9 million for the 2025/26 financial year, allocated as follows:
- Compensation of Employees – R10.9 million
- Salaries for commissioners, evidence leaders, investigators, researchers, and secretariat staff.
- Goods and Services – R100.7 million
- Communication and ICT – R58.7 million
- Consultants (investigators and researchers) – R11.1 million
- Legal services – R19.9 million
- Travel and subsistence – R2.7 million
- Payments for Capital Assets – R36.2 million
- Investment in secure ICT infrastructure, including computers, servers, and related systems.
The commission operates from the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, a state-owned facility, at no extra cost.
Kubayi says the department will reveal specific security costs in the final report.
TERRY MOTAU RESIGNATION EXPLAINED
In a recent interview with eNCA, Motau stressed the importance of the commission but warned officials to take public perceptions of the Madlanga Commission budget seriously.
He said officials should exercise caution to stop the inquiry from appearing like a ‘cash cow’.
He reiterated that he based his resignation, in part, on how the public might interpret the commission’s spending.
KUBAYI DEFENDS FUNDING TRANSPARENCY
Kubayi maintains that the Madlanga Commission budget is stable and accountable. She emphasised that Motau participated in key financial decisions and never reported any funding issues.
The minister said the department will continue to communicate openly about expenditure and rejects any claims that financial mismanagement informed Motau’s departure.
