By: Zilungile Mkhize
The evidence leader Adila Hassim has told the Madlanga commission of inquiry that witness X’s statement reveals businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala circulated confidential records containing identity numbers of high-profile figures.
The records containing the President’s personal details were reportedly sent via WhatsApp by a former police officer.
The commission has heard that these were among extensive chats obtained from Matlala’s phone during a police search.
Hassim says that the testimony also shows that Matlala communicated with businessman Suleiman Kareem about his health services tender, sharing police invoicing screenshots and discussing multimillion-rand payments.
“Major General Senona forwards a News24 article alleging a tender fraud by Mr Matlala in relation to the R360 million contract, between Medicare24 and the SAPS for health services. This is followed by a series of phone calls between Mr Matlala and Major General Senona on same day,” says Kareem.
