President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Madlanga Commission's final report by more than two months, giving the inquiry until 16 November to complete its work.

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