Advocate Vincent Maleka SC (counsel; phone rang during proceedings)

Advocate Vincent Maleka SC appeared before the Madlanga Commission as counsel in proceedings related to the disciplinary process of EMPD officer Julius Mkhwanazi. His participation drew attention for logistical reasons rather than substantive testimony: on one occasion he explained that his colleague had not yet joined him, and on another, a phone that rang during proceedings was identified as belonging to him, with his colleague noting he did not know Maleka's password or pattern to silence it. The record also reflects an expectation that Maleka would be present by the time certain questions were raised, though the circumstances around his availability were the subject of comment during the hearings.