Ramaphosa Will Big In Big Trouble If Bejani Chauke Reveal This

Former political adviser to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Dr Bejani Chauke, has come under scrutiny after the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry reportedly issued him a formal notice requiring him to explain his relationship and WhatsApp communications with the late Mpumalanga taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi.

The development has attracted significant attention in South Africa’s political circles, particularly because the conversations reportedly took place in 2022 and 2023, when Chauke was serving as Ramaphosa’s political adviser.

According to reports, the commission issued Chauke a Regulation 10(6) notice on October 27, 2026, requesting information about the nature of his relationship with Msibi and their exchanges. His legal representatives are reportedly preparing a response within the stipulated 10-day period.

The commission’s interest follows the examination of information recovered from Msibi’s cellphone, which has become an important source of evidence in its investigation into alleged connections between criminal networks, business interests, police officials and politically influential individuals.

Some of the WhatsApp communications reportedly touch on sensitive matters, including state security, confidential presidential briefings and senior crime intelligence officials. These revelations have raised questions about the nature of the interactions and whether individuals outside formal government structures had access to sensitive information.

Chauke’s name also emerged during testimony by former Hawks head Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya. He told the commission that private investigator Paul O’Sullivan had contacted him seeking an update on the high-profile Phala Phala investigation while indicating that Chauke was with him.

Meanwhile, Chauke has reportedly been consulting his lawyers as he prepares to respond to the commission’s questions.

The latest development places further attention on the commission’s investigation into alleged relationships between political influence, business interests and South Africa’s criminal justice system.

However, receiving a Regulation 10(6) notice does not amount to a criminal charge or establish wrongdoing. Chauke has not testified before the commission, and the questions surrounding his communications remain subject to investigation.

The commission’s findings and Chauke’s response are expected to provide further clarity on the matter.

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