Overview
- Witness C told the Madlanga Commission that Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala said Police Minister Senzo Mchunu enlisted the State Security Agency and cellphone grabber devices to uncover Political Killings Task Team detectives.
- The testimony included claims that Brown Mogotsi sent vehicle registration numbers from the raid, enabling Matlala to learn the identities of two investigating officers.
- Audio played to the inquiry captured Matlala stating he paid R500,000 toward Mchunu’s alleged ANC presidential campaign, with payments communicated via Mogotsi.
- Witness C said Matlala admitted giving cash to senior police officials Shadrack Sibiya, Richard Shibiri and Feroz Khan, with supporting audio presented to the panel.
- Investigators described a 6 December 2024 raid at Matlala’s home linked to missing businessman Jerry Bashoga and a later seizure of weapons over permit compliance concerns, while Matlala remains jailed in the 2023 Tebogo Thobejane shooting case.