The Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 provides strict guidelines as to when and how a person may be arrested, which include the instances where a police officer witnesses an offence being committed or where a warrant of arrest has been issued. In these instances, a police officer may arrest and detain an individual prior to bringing them before a court of law or releasing them with a warning.

On Monday night, 26 April 2021, Norma Mngoma appeared to argue against testifying at the Zondo Commission. Her reasoning to the commission that her marital status somehow precluded her from testifying against her husband (Malusi Gigaba) was dismissed by commission chair Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.