Late affidavit stalls Fadiel Adams’ testimony at Madlanga Commission

Adams' testimony was expected to form part of the commission's inquiry into investigations conducted by Idac.

The Madlanga Commission announced that National Coloured Congress leader and subpoenaed witness Fadiel Adams might not testify on Tuesday morning, despite being scheduled to do so at 9:30am. Evidence leaders received Adams' sworn affidavit and annexures late on Monday night, leading to the potential postponement of his appearance due to the need for consultations.

Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels stated that while Adams is set to appear at 9:30am, the late submission of his affidavit and annexures necessitates further deliberations before his testimony. Adams' testimony was anticipated to contribute to the commission's investigation into probes conducted by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), which were initiated by Adams' Section 27 referral in November 2024.

This referral, characterized by discrepancies and insufficient supporting evidence, has been at the forefront of the commission's work in recent weeks. Adams' concerns encompassed various aspects of the police's Crime Intelligence division, including the appointment of a former BMW employee to a senior position, as well as the suspension of National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and the political killings task team (PKTT).

Idac's investigations, dubbed "Project Diversion," have probed senior officials of Crime Intelligence, such as divisional commissioner Dumisani Khumalo, particularly regarding the allocation of funds from the Crime Intelligence secret service account, commonly known as the slush fund, for luxury vehicles and properties linked to the PKTT. Additional reporting by Molefe Seeletsa.

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