President Cyril Ramaphosa's indication that the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry may receive an extension has garnered praise from experts.

As delays mount, scrutiny intensifies on whether the Madlanga Commission can meet its deadline or if President Ramaphosa will grant an extension.

Michaels said commissioners remain under significant pressure as they work through a lengthy list of witnesses and evidence before public hearings are due to conclude on July 31.

President Ramaphosa has extended the Madlanga commission's final report deadline to November 16