Former police commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala after explosive recordings played before the Madlanga commission
But police officials tell commission about cases of interference
Police officials doctored a ballistic report to remove the link of a whistleblower to various murders
Bheki Cele, who was police commissioner from 2009 until he was dismissed in 2011, criticised his successor Riah Phiyega’s handling of the 2012 tragedy
Former minister’s testimony alleged corruption and political interference
Cele said he had tried to meet his successor to discuss the issue after leaving office, but his calls went unanswered
While admitting to his failure to consult before ordering the disbanding of a political killings task team, the suspended police minister denied any links to criminal syndicates
He contradicted the deputy national commissioner, who said he took the dockets from the task team because he ‘could not disobey an order from the minister
The deputy national commissioner has accused the KwaZulu-Natal police boss of using corruption allegations as part of a succession battle within the service
The deputy national commissioner said he doubts the authenticity of WhatsApp messages allegedly implicating him
The deputy national police commissioner argued that two members of parliament should recuse themselves because they are complainants in criminal cases against him
The commission investigating police corruption has expedited the commencement of inquiry hearings in order to be the first to interview the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner
A formal recommendation is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly next Wednesday