The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry recently highlighted connections between a mining executive previously linked to the Gupta family, private security firms, and an alleged attempted hit. Testimony last week shifted the commission’s focus towards these elements, offering potential insight into South Africa’s ongoing policing challenges. The mining boss’s absence from the commission proceedings coincided with increased attention on the interplay between private security and mining operations. Details suggest friction within the mining sector may be a contributing factor to the broader issues facing South African law enforcement. The commission is investigating potential failures in policing and state capture, and these new revelations add another layer of complexity. The case underscores concerns about the influence of private interests and potential criminal activity within the mining industry. Further investigation is expected to explore the full extent of these connections.