Matlala returns to Madlanga Commission to address affidavit omissions
Cat Matlala invoked his right against self-incrimination and refused to answer some questions.
Matlala, the businessman facing attempted murder charges, is set to return to the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on Monday. During his previous appearance, Matlala cited his Fifth Amendment rights and declined to answer questions about the R228 million Police Service Medicare24 tender, stating the matter was still under judicial review.
This time, he is anticipated to utilize his supplemental affidavit to clarify gaps in his earlier testimony, including the identities of several high-ranking police personnel. Among these individuals are the suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, former head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal Lesetja Senona, and former SAPS Major-General Richard Shibiri, who has since been dismissed.
Matlala is also expected to disclose information regarding his alleged connections to individuals involved in criminal activities.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Deenadayalan "Deena" Govender, attached to the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Unit, testified before the Madlanga Commission that he received pressure to provide evidence implicating KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Govender, who is scheduled to respond to accusations that he allegedly facilitated a hit squad consisting of members from the Cash-in-Transit task team, asserted that he felt manipulated and unfairly targeted.
According to Govender, he was approached by Mavuso Ntandani, a figure close to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on leave, and threatened with arrest over 172 cases, denial of bail, and poisoning.
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