On July 6, 2025, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations about a high-level criminal syndicate infiltrating South Africa’s criminal justice system, implicating the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Police Ministry, Parliament, the judiciary, and other institutions. We speak to Chad Thomas who helps us examine the progress made in addressing these allegations within one month, from July 6 to August 4, 2025, based on publicly available information. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Organised Crime Expert, Chad Thomas.