The fourth witness to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission this week was Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, who began his testimony on Monday by exposing deep-rooted corruption within the police force.
Khumalo has made serious claims before the commission investigating corruption in South Africa’s justice system.
Below are the key points:
- * Khumalo, head of the Political Killings Task Team, claims his June 2025 arrest was staged to silence him for rejecting corrupt offers.
- * He testified about WhatsApp chats said to be from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s phone, pointing to alleged political interference and relationships with top SAPS members.
- * Matlala and businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe were named as leaders of the alleged “Big Five” cartel infiltrating SAPS.
- * North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is accused of leaking classified SAPS info and manipulating investigations to protect Matlala.
- * Khumalo claims Mogotsi, tied to Minister Senzo Mchunu, helped Matlala land a R360 million SAPS contract.
- * Other alleged enablers include Major General Senona, crime expert Calvin Rafadi, and EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi, who reportedly registered Matlala’s cars as municipal vehicles.
However, on Wednesday, the Madlanga Commission was adjourned after Khumalo reportedly left the venue shortly after 9 a.m. due to falling ill, a development confirmed by Commissioner Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.
