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Madlanga Commission | I was unaware of the serious allegations against Matlala: Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has told the Madlanga Commission that when he met alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in 2024, he was unaware of the extent and seriousness of the criminal allegations against him. Sibiya returned to commission for his fourth day of testimony on Monday, where he faces allegations that he received financial favours from Matlala in exchange for influencing matters within the South African […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 209

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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 78

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Madlanga Commission | Ekurhuleni legal head denies role in Mkhwanazi’s reinstatement

Ekurhuleni Head of Risk and Legal Services, Advocate Khemraj 'Kemi' Behari, has denied responsibility for the reinstatement of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, after his suspension lapsed in May 2024. Behari testified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, where he maintained that he was only asked to provide legal advice shortly before Mkhwanazi’s suspension expired. The commission heard that an officer from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 90

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Matlala’s bid to move from Kokstad prison stalls, hints at new bail bid

A pre-trial date in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s, attempted murder case is expected to be set next Thursday, after the Johannesburg High Court postponed proceedings amid ongoing disclosure delays and concerns over restricted access to legal counsel. Matlala appeared in court on Friday alongside his four co-accused — his wife Tsakani Matlala, alleged hitmen Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, as well as Mabusela’s daughter, Nthabiseng Nzama — in […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 127

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp chats suggest SAPS Brigadier overstepped role

WhatsApp messages presented before the Madlanga Commission suggest that South African Police Services (SAPS) Head of Quality Management and Forensic Services, Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, may have acted beyond the scope of her official duties while assisting alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala with matters linked to his SAPS contract. The messages form part of evidence examining Matjeng’s relationship with the alleged underworld figure and whether personal ties influenced her conduct […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 107

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS brigadier details romantic relationship with Matlala

SAPS Head of Quality Management and Forensic Services, Rachel Matjeng, has told the Madlanga Commission that she has been in a romantic relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, which began before his arrest. Matjeng testified before the commission on Thursday, in relation to her relationship with Matlala and his Medicare24 contract with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The section head for Quality Management in Criminal Record and […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 454 1

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Madlanga Commission | Witness F admits receiving funds from Matlala, names Musa Khawula

Witness F has told the Madlanga Commission that he never received money from alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, for improper purposes, insisting that all payments were linked to specific services rendered. Testifying before the commission on Wednesday, Witness F did not deny receiving money from Matlala on more than one occasion, but maintained that the funds were either for assisting with repairs to Matlala’s boats and jet skis, or […]

todayFebruary 4, 2026 421

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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 403

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Bester launches legal bid to move from Ebongweni to Leeuwkop

Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, has filed court papers challenging his transfer to the country’s most secure prison, the Ebongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in KwaZulu Natal. Bester had been held at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria, following his dramatic escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in 2022. In his application, Bester is seeking to be transferred to the Leeuwkop Correctional Facility, or a comparable centre […]

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