Lesetja Senona

Madlanga Commission welcomes President’s decision to establish task team

The Madlanga Commission has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to establish a task team to investigate individuals identified in its interim report. The commission says it has uncovered prima facie evidence against several individuals, including current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) and the South African Police Service (SAPS). President Ramaphosa has instructed law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice institutions to act with urgency in implementing […]

January 29, 2026 13

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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. […]

January 28, 2026 52

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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 […]

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