WATCH: Madlanga Commission zeroes in on ‘grabber’ chats as cartel probe deepens
Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC is presenting chats involving alleged Big Five cartel members, the late taxi boss Jonathan “Mswazi” Msibi and suspended Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.
The Madlanga Commission’s probe into suspected criminal networks has focused on WhatsApp messages that highlight alleged covert surveillance equipment, according to evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC. These messages involve the late taxi boss Jonathan “Mswazi” Msibi and suspended Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, discussing the acquisition of sophisticated "grabbers" capable of intercepting communications covertly.
Testimony by alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been postponed until the following week, with Matlala having until Saturday to submit a supplementary affidavit. During Monday's proceedings, Matlala repeatedly invoked his right against self-incrimination and confirmed his friendship with the suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) acting chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. He also admitted to receiving a R15 million loan from North West businessman Suliman Carrim.
The commission is set to intensify its examination of the relationships, finances, and alleged surveillance operations at the core of the investigation.
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