Overview

• Proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday after Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo reported feeling unwell, with SAPS saying he is receiving medical care and the commission to update on his return.
• Khumalo had presented more than 400 WhatsApp messages taken from Matlala’s seized phones, including screenshots showing a number saved as “Senzo Mchunu” asking for updates and querying, “Was the arrest effected?”.
• According to Khumalo’s analysis, the chats depict attempts to use IPID after December raids to construct an assault case and to recover seized firearms, with references to a “25%” payment linked to political facilitation.
• The records show Matlala paid for flights for eight people to attend the ANC Progressive Business Forum gala before January 8 celebrations, while declining Mogotsi’s request for an additional R200,000 table purchase.
• Khumalo also alleged that KZN Hawks head Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona leaked confidential SAPS information to Matlala and outlined a “Big Five” network that includes Matlala and Katiso “KT” Molefe, with further details to be heard in camera.