Judiciary challenges exposed through Madlanga’s interpretation lapses
iReport South Africa | 06.04.2026 20:24
Renewed scrutiny has been placed on language interpretation within South Africa’s legal system following repeated translation mistakes at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Chairperson and retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga had to step in during proceedings to correct flawed isiZulu translations, drawing attention to persistent gaps in courtroom interpretation.