Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has admitted at the Madlanga Commission that he paid former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya R500,000 towards his son’s wedding in the North-West.
Matlala also confirmed making a further payment of R50,000 for travel expenses linked to an awards event in Durban.
However, Matlala declined to publicly explain the reasons for the payments, citing safety and security concerns.
He told Commissioner Sesi Baloyi that he would be prepared to explain the payments in a different forum.
Baloyi: “So maybe more specifically, would you be prepared to give that explanation not publicly, whether in camera or in another forum?”
Matlala: “Yes, in another forum, yes. Thank you.”
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