A Hawks officer disrupted an arrest operation targeting alleged crime boss Katiso Molefe at his Johannesburg residence on 6 December 2024. Captain Maxwell Wanda testified on Wednesday before the Madlanga Commission that aggressive Hawks personnel questioned his team's authority while a helicopter circled above. The inquiry examines criminal corruption within South Africa's law enforcement agencies.
Molefe faces allegations of orchestrating the killings of engineer Armand Swart and musician DJ Sumbody. Investigators discovered a rifle and ammunition at the property. Ballistic analysis connected an AK-47 from the location to multiple homicides. Evidence mismanagement allowed recovered weapons to return to criminal networks.
The commission continues examining claims that former Hawks commander Godfrey Lebeya authorized the disruption. Molefe secured release after posting bail of 400,000 rand. Witnesses suggested the suspect maintained connections to senior government officials. Retired Judge Mandisa Maya chairs the proceedings, which began in September 2025.
Molefe faces allegations of orchestrating the killings of engineer Armand Swart and musician DJ Sumbody. Investigators discovered a rifle and ammunition at the property. Ballistic analysis connected an AK-47 from the location to multiple homicides. Evidence mismanagement allowed recovered weapons to return to criminal networks.
The commission continues examining claims that former Hawks commander Godfrey Lebeya authorized the disruption. Molefe secured release after posting bail of 400,000 rand. Witnesses suggested the suspect maintained connections to senior government officials. Retired Judge Mandisa Maya chairs the proceedings, which began in September 2025.
