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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp exchanges between Mkhwanazi and Nkosi come under scrutiny

The Madlanga Commission has heard that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, exchanged WhatsApp messages with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi on the night Crime Intelligence head, General Dumisani Khumalo, was arrested. This was revealed as Nkosi was questioned by the commission on Tuesday about his interactions with Mkhwanazi, with evidence indicating frequent communication between the pair. Screenshots presented at the commission show a series of voice calls between the two, most of […]

todayMarch 17, 2026 137

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Madlanga Commission | PKTT duplication, high costs justified disbandment – Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, says the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) was far less active and effective than the Taxi and Gang Violence Task Team (TGVTT). Sibiya testified under cross-examination on Thursday as the commission continues to probe his alleged role in the controversial decision to disband the task team — a move that has drawn intense scrutiny. He told the inquiry that the task team placed […]

todayFebruary 19, 2026 58

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Madlanga Commission | ‘I was not involved in PKTT matters’ – Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has denied any involvement in matters relating to the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Sibiya made the remarks before the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, saying responsibility for the task team lay with then Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, and former Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya. The commission heard that Sibiya was the official who signed […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026 56

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Madlanga Commission | “Scheduling cannot outweigh constitutional rights” — Advocate Ngoato

Defence advocate, Hartley Ngoato, who represents South African Police Service Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, at the Madlanga Commission has raised concern over what he described as the commission’s urgency to place a new witness on the stand, arguing that it should not override a witness’s constitutional rights. Nkosi was expected to testify today following three days of testimony by KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona. Appearing before the commission on behalf […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 223

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Madlanga Commission | KZN Hawks head accused of sharing sensitive information with ‘Cat’ Matlala

The Madlanga Commission has revealed evidence alleging that KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head,  Major-General Lesetja Senona shared sensitive information with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The commission heard that Senona allegedly forwarded an affidavit to Matlala shortly after a News24 article was published about the liquidation of a R360-million tender linked to Matlala. This comes just a day after Senona, under oath, vehemently denied sharing classified or sensitive police information with Matlala. […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026 79

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Madlanga Commission | KZN Hawks head denies ties to ‘Cat’ Matlala

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head, Major-General Lesetja Senona, has denied that his relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was transactional. Senona testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, responding to allegations that he maintained close ties with Matlala, following the emergence of WhatsApp messages suggesting favours may have been exchanged. He told the commission that he was never involved in corruption or political interference within the criminal justice […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026 126

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‘Sibiya was adamant about removing Khumalo from PKTT’ – Senthumule

Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Hilda Senthumule says suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, was convinced that Crime Intelligence (CI) was investigating him — and was determined to take control of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) dockets. Senthumule made the remarks at the Madlanga Commission today, where she testified about her experience within the SAPS. She says General Sibiya pushed to have CI head General Dumisani Khumalo […]

todayNovember 28, 2025 138

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Matlala claims he paid former police minister Cele R500k

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has accused former police minister Bheki Cele of accepting R500,000 in cash in exchange for helping him resolve issues with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility on Wednesday, Matlala said he paid Cele in two instalments — R300,000 and R200,000 — after the former minister allegedly intervened to assist him following a […]

todayNovember 26, 2025 124

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Madlanga Commission | Leaked Mogotsi–Matlala chats expose alleged political–criminal links

The Madlanga Commission has uncovered explosive messages suggesting a possible nexus between politics, policing, and organised crime — with controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi at the centre of it. Text message exchanges between Mogotsi and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala — were shown at the commission today — showing requests for financial contributions allegedly linked to suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu’s political ambitions, as well as discussions about fabricating cases […]

todayNovember 20, 2025 69