By Johnathan Paoli
The Madlanga Commission, which adjourned in early December, heard testimony from a series of anonymous witnesses whose allegations gripped the country, as they described a web of alleged collusion between senior police officials, businessmen and criminal networks.
Testimonies from Witnesses X, ICB, A, B, C, and D revealed a deeply troubling picture of systemic abuse, intimidation, and manipulation within the South African Police Service (SAPS) and related structures.
Witness X provided detailed evidence suggesting collusion between senior police officers and alleged underworld kingpin, tenderpreneur, and attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Evidence presented through the Commission’s evidence leaders highlighted WhatsApp messages and internal documents showing Matlala in regular contact with Major-General Lesetja Senona, head of the KwaZulu‑Natal Hawks.
Senona allegedly facilitated financial benefits for Matlala, assisted with disputed contracts, and coordinated property transactions involving his son and Matlala.
Witness X also alleged that Matlala had access to
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