Matthew Chaskalson

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim allegedly spotted in Cape Town while reportedly receiving hospital treatment

Madlanga Commission evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, says controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, was allegedly seen having lunch with friends in Cape Town. The claim comes despite Carrim's legal team informing the commission that he is unwell and receiving medical treatment in hospital. Advocate Chaskalson told the commission that Carrim's legal team submitted another medical certificate on Tuesday, indicating that he would be unable to appear for his scheduled […]

todayJuly 15, 2026 387

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence raises questions about Khan’s alleged links to Malema

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence suggesting that suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, shared information relating to criminal cases with his associates and maintained contact with prominent political figures. The commission continued reading evidence into the record against Khan in his absence on Tuesday as he recovers at Milpark Hospital following an apparent attempt on his life last week. Evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, presented […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi refuses to answer questions, cites self-incrimination

Embattled North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, stirred up drama at the Madlanga Commission on Friday after refusing to respond to nearly every question posed to him by evidence leader, Matthew Chaskalson. This is after Mogotsi's recusal application to have Chaskalson recused was dismissed after he expressed dissatisfaction with the line of questioning. "The application is dismissed. Reasons will be given during the course of next week, if not, the week […]

todayMay 15, 2026 290

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Madlanga Commission | Public, media barred from Witness G hearing

The Madlanga Commission has ruled that Witness G’s testimony will be heard entirely in camera, with no public or media access due to the sensitive nature of the evidence. The decision follows an application by the witness’s legal team for parts of the testimony to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. Commission Chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said it would be impractical to alternate between open and closed session, as […]

todayMay 4, 2026 268

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi under scrutiny over job applications, tenders and associations

The Madlanga commission has uncovered multiple job application receipt form, that Sergent Fannie Nkosi shared with Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Head, Umashi Dlamini in August last year. Nkosi allegedly obtained the documents from suspended MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi. The commission noted that while the forms indicate a processing period of up to 12 weeks, Dlamini received them within just three weeks of submission. Nkosi […]

todayMarch 20, 2026 247

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Madlanga Commission | Witness F links DD Mabuza’s alleged relative to firearms deal

WhatsApp messages, screenshots and voice notes presented to the Madlanga Commission have raised serious questions about the conduct of a police officer and possible interference in a murder investigation, alleged firearms dealings, and links to an underworld figure. At the centre of the evidence are communications involving Witness F, alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, and an alleged relative of the late Deputy President […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 405

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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 […]

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