By Johnathan Paoli
Suspended SAPS Organised Crime Investigations head Major-General Richard Shibiri has come under fire from the Madlanga Commission after his own bank records showed he had more than enough money to cover his son’s car repairs when he accepted a R70,000 payment from controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
Shibiri returned to the commission on Thursday morning, where chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga pressed him on financial records that appeared to contradict his explanation that the money from Matlala was needed to assist his son following a car accident.
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Referring Shibiri to the bank statements, Madlanga noted that on 18 September 2024 the senior police officer had significant funds available in his account.
“All in all you have in excess of R94,000 in credit. Between you and your son, you had in excess of R105,000 available.
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