Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refused to reveal to the Madlanga Commission, who instructed him to claim that Rolex watches and other valuables were stolen during a raid on his home.
Previous testimony by Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo relayed allegations that former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya had advised Matlala to open a theft case against members of the PKTT.
Further testimony by Witness C implicated Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Sibiya in persuading Matlala to open the case, while alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi was also linked to the events surrounding the complaint.
Under questioning by evidence leader Advocate Thabang Pooe, Matlala confirmed he had been instructed to make the claim but declined to identify who gave him the instruction.
“Yes, I accept”, said Matlala.
“That you were told to say this?” asked Adv. Pooe
“Yes”.
“I won’t ask who, because I gather you won’t answer me on this forum.”