Musa Khawula Faces Backlash From Madlanga Commission for Disclosing Communication with Investigator

• The Madlanga Commission condemned the leak of the investigator's communication to Musa Khawula as harmful to its integrity
• The commission seeks an extension due to the volume of remaining witnesses to be heard
• Social media users reacted to Musa Khawula's involvement in the commission's proceedings

Justin Williams, a journalist at Briefly News since 2024, covers South Africa’s current affairs. Before joining Briefly News, he served as a writer and chief editor at Right for Education Africa’s South African chapter.

The Madlanga Commission has condemned the leak of a private message between one of its senior investigators and blogger Musa Khawula, describing the disclosure as unauthorised and damaging to the integrity of its proceedings.

Madlanga Commission slams Musa Khawula

The commission said it was in discussions with the Presidency to secure an extension, citing the large number of witnesses still to be heard. Kawula had publicly referenced the message on Twitter (X), addressing ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and Ze Nxumalo, and implied that the two were involved in "lies and scheming." Kawula added that he would see them at the commission.

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The leaked communication from the investigator requested a phone call to discuss an unspecified matter, expressing anticipation of hearing from Khawula. The commission emphasised that internal communications are confidential and warned that leaks of this nature are strictly prohibited.

South Africans weigh in

Social media users shared their opinions regarding the communication.

@sa_nameless123 said:

"Imagine Musa at the Madlanga commission. It'd be a day we’ll never forget."

@latest_whats said:

"Are you even supposed to be revealing this information?"

@WolfePI9 said:

"The Madlanga Commission was intended to investigate police corruption. Now, enter politicians and business people who are colluding with the police to punish their enemies and settle personal scores."

@iamziyar said:

"You are putting too much faith in commissions of enquiry. Remember, this is the same one that found no wrongdoing in Senzo. Also, don't forget how we were all convinced that the Zondo commission would bring change, but never did. This is Mzansi, all that glitters is not gold."

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@Collen_KM said:

"Your appearance should be moved to FNB Stadium so that we can come witness it live."

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The arrest of gossip blogger Musa Khawula has emerged as a key topic at the Madlanga Commission, amid revelations of alleged political and law enforcement interference. The controversy arose from a post by Khawula alleging Matlala’s ties to the murder of DJ Somebody and the assassination of anti-corruption whistleblower Babta Deokaran.

Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has denied that he instructed a senior officer to share blogger Musa Khawula’s warrant of arrest with Vusimuzi Matlala. The suspended police Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection made the denial during his fifth day of testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. General Sibiya has faced intense grilling by commissioners and the evidence leader about his relationship with the controversial tenderpreneur, Matlala.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has revealed why controversial celebrity gossip monger Musa Khawula is yet to go on trial for allegedly murdering his ex-boyfriend. Khawula is back outside after spending some time behind bars following his arrest on an attempted murder charge early in 2025. The charge stems from an incident in Mponeng Mine.

Source: Briefly News