Johnathan Paoli
Evidence leaders have challenged Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk’s denial that he received a WhatsApp video of cocaine bricks being weighed, after the Madlanga Commission heard it formed part of an authentic exchange with Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
The proceedings took place on Monday, when the commission engaged Van Wyk’s affidavit, despite his physical absence for medical reasons.
Chief evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson SC placed the documentary evidence before the commission and invited the commissioners to assess it ahead of Van Wyk submitting any supplementary affidavit.
Outlining WhatsApp conversations between Van Wyk and his attempted-murder accused business partner Matlala, the evidence leader said the video was part of a longer conversation that pointed to a suspected cocaine transaction.
“The chats reflect that it was sent from Mr Matlala to Mr van Wyk at 10:25 on the 6th of April. At 10:26, Mr Matlala sent Mr van Wyk a message
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