Rafadi reveals covert role in abduction case after Mkhwanazi's testimony

Private investigator says his contribution led to a shake-up in investigation team

- By Bongani Mdakane and Setumo Stone

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga commission of inquiry in Pretoria.

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Well-known private investigator and Bizz Tracers founder Calvin Rafadi has voiced concern that KwaZulu-Natal police boss Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has compromised his covert role in a high-profile kidnapping investigation, as well as his status as a registered police informant.

Rafadi told Sunday World that he has played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in the case of kidnapped Pretoria tycoon Jerry Boshoga, adding that Mkhwanazi's mention of his name last week at the Madlanga commission of inquiry has put his professional reputation at risk.

Rafadi's contribution, however, has come at a personal cost. He was warned by task team members that Mkhwanazi mentioned his name at the commission, based on a WhatsApp message with Vusi "Cat" Matlala, inadvertently revealing his covert role.