Former police chief Riah Phiyega rejected claims that businessman Vusimusi Matlala visited her residence before his arrest in May. Phiyega released a statement on Thursday, stating that she had never met Matlala and calling the allegations false. She requested guidance from the Madlanga Commission on disputing the testimony of a protected witness.
The witness stated that Matlala mentioned leaving Phiyega's home after police stopped him on May 14 when his Mercedes hit a pothole in Midrand. Matlala faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges connected to his former partner, Tebogo Thobejane. Officers arrested him without a chase after his tire was punctured from speeding above the 60-kilometer-per-hour limit.
The commission investigates interference in police operations and heard testimony linking Matlala to various officials. Phiyega served as national commissioner from 2012 until her 2015 suspension following the Marikana Commission of Inquiry. The hearings adjourned on Thursday and are expected to resume on Monday, with additional witnesses anticipated.
The witness stated that Matlala mentioned leaving Phiyega's home after police stopped him on May 14 when his Mercedes hit a pothole in Midrand. Matlala faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges connected to his former partner, Tebogo Thobejane. Officers arrested him without a chase after his tire was punctured from speeding above the 60-kilometer-per-hour limit.
The commission investigates interference in police operations and heard testimony linking Matlala to various officials. Phiyega served as national commissioner from 2012 until her 2015 suspension following the Marikana Commission of Inquiry. The hearings adjourned on Thursday and are expected to resume on Monday, with additional witnesses anticipated.
