Molefe, Msibi posed as state officials in spy tech deal: Chaskalson
The Madlanga Commission is looking at communications extracted from Mswazi Msibi's cellphone
Advocate Matthew Chaskalson has revealed that three suspects, Katiso "KT" Molefe, Mswazi Msibi, and Steve Motsumi, allegedly posed as state officials while engaging in dealings related to the acquisition and sale of sophisticated spy technology. Chaskalson testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria that communications intercepted from Msibi's phone indicated that the trio presented themselves as representatives of the South African government when negotiating with foreign suppliers.
The three men reportedly aimed to market or sell surveillance and jamming technology to the government of Eswatini. Chaskalson expressed uncertainty about whether any transactions were finalized but noted that the suspects' ability to engage with technology providers on behalf of the state could potentially grant them access to the equipment for their own use.
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