MADLANGA COMMISSION: Matlala demands investigator’s notes be struck from record
Organised crime-accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry was dominated by a tussle over whether evidence gathered by the commission’s investigator, Bongani Dlamini, could remain on the record.
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, accused of involvement in organised crime, faced questioning at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry about his interactions with former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. Matlala's defence team argued the meeting, which included commission investigator Bongani Dlamini, was confidential and should be excluded.
However, evidence leader Mahlape Sello rejected this claim, stating the session was intended to secure a statement from Matlala. Matlala acknowledged paying Sibiya R550,000, with R500,000 for his son's wedding and R50,000 for travel expenses related to SAPS Excellence Awards. He could not recall the exact date of the payment but confirmed his bank statements would show large cash withdrawals after the Medicare24 contract was awarded.
Matlala's testimony contradicted earlier statements, including his claim that he had only paid Sibiya R400,000. The commission also examined Matlala's relationship with suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi, who allegedly played a role in his dealings with Sibiya.
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