Madlanga Commission: Shadrack Sibiya Allegedly Asked Matlala To “Take Care” of Him

• A witness at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry testified about the relationship Vusimuzi Matlala had with top cop General Shadrack Sibiya
• He alleged that Sibiya received a large cash injection to purchase a bed-and-breakfast in Ekurhuleni
• The witness also testified that he promised Matlala to take care of him if he did the same for him as well

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PRETORIA — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard that suspended Deputy National Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya purchased a BNB with money he received from attempted murder-accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.

According to the witness, who appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 30 October 2025 in Tshwane. He testified about how he met Sibiya, noting that a mutual associate of theirs had died. He said he told Matlala to take care of him, and he will return the favour.

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The witness also testified that Sibiya informed Matlala that he was buying a plot in Midrand, Johannesburg. He said the plot was to be registered under the names of his wife. They intended to convert a plot into a bed-and-breakfast. He said Matlala gave Sibiya R2 million towards the purchase of the BNB.

Matlala and Sibiya's relationship

The witness stated that Matlala claimed he personally gave him the R2 million. He also noted that Sibiya did not want wireless transfers but accepted cash payments only. The R2 million was dropped off in cash. He said Sibiya came out of the house and received the money. The witness said Sibiya met Matlala in Sandton in the same estate where controversial businessman Serge Cabonge lives.

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• The letter that Sibiya wrote, in which he said the Political Killings Task Team must be disbanded, went viral
• Sibiya testified before the Ad Hoc Committee and said that he was in regular communication with Brown Mogotsi
• Sibiya was also accused of allegedly persuading Cat Matlala to file a false case
• Matlala also allegedly made several payments to Sibiya, and a witness later testified that he preferred cash payments

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Sibiya allegedly received millions from Matlala

In a related article, Briefly News reported that a witness testified that Sibiya allegedly received R2 million from Matlala. He testified about what the money was used for.

The witness said Matlala alleged that Sibiya intended to use the money to purchase a plot, and a bread-and-breakfast would be built on the plot. He said the plot was registered in Sibiya's wife's name. The witness said Matlala dropped off the money at a house that Sibiya was visiting. He said businessman Serge Cabonge lived in the same estate.

Source: Briefly News