Friday, 28 August 2026

The Commission ruled Matlala could not invoke self-incrimination broadly; objections had to identify a specific question and offence, allowing questioning about his relationships and tenders to continue.

Matlala described Hawks general Lesetja Senona as an “older brother” who lent him R20,000 after a police raid and advised him on challenging cancellation of the R360-million Medicare 24 contract.

Matlala acknowledged a financial relationship with Hangwani Morgan Maumela, involving pooled or borrowed money for tender opportunities, while saying a proposed R20-million investment never materialised.

Joe Ferrari Sibagnoni alleged Mswazi Msibi’s Pretoria farm served as a taxi-industry command centre where cartel meetings involving senior police figures took place, and said officials dismissed his warnings about killings.

The inquiry is entering its final stretch: evidence closes on 2 October, the final report is due on 16 November, and Lieutenant General Godfrey Labier’s cross-examination remains outstanding.