Advocate Terry Motau SC (initial Chief Evidence Leader, Madlanga Commission)

Advocate Terry Motau SC served as the initial Chief Evidence Leader at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, tasked with outlining the investigation’s broad purpose and contextualising its work for both the Commission and the public. In his opening address, he referenced allegations raised in a media briefing by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi, and he later sought leave to consult with other witnesses alongside his junior counsel. During proceedings, Motau engaged witnesses on complex points, including the phased-out implementation of an instruction and the interaction between different offices, and he acknowledged the participation of a colleague in the matter. His role involved navigating contested testimony about the SAPS Health Risk Management and Medicare 24 contract.