The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry was rocked by high drama on Tuesday as a secret witness, identified only as Witness X, presented sensitive testimony from an undisclosed location via an intermediary. The extreme measures were taken to protect the witness's identity and safety.
Technical Glitch Threatens Witness Safety
However, moments into Witness X's evidence, a technical malfunction jeopardized their security. The commission is now urgently reviewing its protocols to ensure the safety of future witnesses who provide sensitive information.
Ramaphosa ID Numbers in Hawks Head's Hands?
Further explosive testimony revealed that Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, currently accused of attempted murder, allegedly sent a “confidential document” containing multiple identity numbers for President Cyril Ramaphosa to Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona, the KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head. This information came to light through WhatsApp messages between Matlala, Senona, and fraud investigator Calvin Rafadi, as presented by another confidential witness.
Commission Investigating Potential Leaks
The commission is now investigating how Matlala obtained these ID numbers and the purpose of sharing them with the Hawks head. The implications of this alleged leak are significant, raising serious questions about potential security breaches and the integrity of information held by law enforcement agencies.
Further Updates to Follow
The Madlanga Commission has adjourned for today but is expected to resume soon. NewsRPT will continue to provide updates as this developing story unfolds. The commission is also facing scrutiny on its handling of witness protection following the technical difficulties experienced yesterday.
eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reported on the initial witness testimony. Sinesipho Schrieber reported on the alleged Ramaphosa ID leak.