By Johnathan Paoli
Evidence leaders at the Madlanga Commission have linked payments to suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi to a string of alleged favours for Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk and businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
Although Van Wyk was not in the witness box on Monday after his testimony was postponed because of “panic attacks”, the commission proceeded to examine WhatsApp messages, bank records and documents that evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson said pointed to a questionable relationship between Van Wyk, Matlala and Mkhwanazi.
Van Wyk’s attorney, Sandy du Plessis, was present during the proceedings.
Engaging with Van Wyk’s affidavit, Chaskalson said the communications and financial records suggested Mkhwanazi repeatedly provided assistance to Van Wyk and Matlala while receiving payments that required further explanation.
“Now, all of these favours that Commissioner Mkhwanazi is being asked to provide and in many cases is providing to Mr Matlala and to Mr Van
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