Cat Matlala Claims Former Police Deputy Commissioner Forced Him to Lie Before Parliament

In a new round of accusations, controversial South African businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has targeted former deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, asserting that Sibiya was coerced into giving false testimony when he testified before the Ad Hoc Committee of Parliament, which was looking into allegations of police corruption. While describing how he was allegedly prompted to conceal specific details regarding his connection with the ex-senior police officer, Matlala made the assertions while appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Matlala states that Sibiya allegedly had Advocate Bronwynne Forbay, who was his previous lawyer, influence his testimony at the parliamentary hearings. During the breaks in the committee proceedings, he asserted that Forbay would allegedly call Sibiya and then give him the phone. Matlala informed the commission that these discussions shaped his expected answers to enquiries regarding his connection to Sibiya and their interactions.

Additionally, Matlala claimed that he was told to lie about visiting Sibiya’s house. According to him, he was told to lie and say he had only gone to the property once to get his wife after being advised to first deny visiting. Matlala claims that this version is inaccurate and does not represent the truth. According to him, Sibiya asked him not to tell lawmakers anything that might put their relationship in the spotlight.

Sibiya allegedly contacted the businessman’s wife, Tsakane Matlala, and warned her not to let him reveal information about the former police commissioner, according to the businessman’s statements. When asked about threats against him and his family, Matlala said his wife had informed him. He went on to say that Sibiya had asked him to secrecy their conversations and safeguard his interests. It is still crucial to hear Sibiya’s reaction to the most recent claims, even though these accusations have not been independently proven.

The ongoing Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is investigating allegations of corruption, criminal networks, and possible interference within South Africa’s police service. The revelations have added another significant development to this inquiry. Matlala’s testimony has cast doubt on the veracity of his prior parliamentary remarks and the context of his ties to high-ranking police officers. The claims that Matlala was coached to provide false testimony are baseless, according to Forbay, his former lawyer. The commission must now review the competing narratives and evidence in order to make a determination.

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