Unanswered Questions Op-ed: Faces of the alleged cartel emerge in the Madlanga Commission’s ‘Big Five’ reveal
Finally, the faces of some of the alleged leaders of the ‘Big Five’ cartel have been revealed after months of testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
The Madlanga Commission has finally revealed the faces of some of the alleged leaders of the 'Big Five' cartel after months of testimony. The five men identified in a photograph presented during former Hawks head Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya's testimony are Katiso "KT" Molefe, Steve Motsumi, Ignatius Mothakathi, Andrew "Boy" Mthethwa (also known as King Nyambose), and the late Jothan "Mswazi" Msibi.
These individuals are alleged to be key leaders within a criminal network accused of infiltrating South Africa's police service, courts, and politics.
Molefe, currently facing trial on over 30 charges, is considered the most legally exposed member of the group. He is alleged to have links to contract killings and manipulating state procurement processes. Motsumi, a Johannesburg businessman with various interests, has been linked to leaking confidential police information and planning to bring interception technology into the country under false pretences.
Mothakathi, a connective figure in the network, is alleged to have facilitated communication between the cartel and SAPS officers. Mthethwa, or King Nyambose, is another essential figure in the network, though he denied knowing his role during testimony before the commission. Lastly, Mswazi, the late leader of the cartel, was described by his brother as the so-called president of the organization.
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