Explosive testimony about police corruption

NORTH West businessman and alleged information peddler Brown Mogotsi told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday that he found out about the December 31 letter penned by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) through social media.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

He defended his access to sensitive SAPS and crime intelligence information, disputing claims that it was due to his dubious relationships with senior police officers or government officials.

Mogotsi has been accused of leveraging his relationship with Mchunu to access police information and solicit funds from businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to fund ANC activities.

During his September appearance before the commission, KZN SAPS Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he only learned about the disbandment of the province's PKTT on January 2.

Mkhwanazi expressed concern that Mogotsi seemed to have knowledge of it, raising questions about Mogotsi's links within the SAPS and government.

Mogotsi's appearance yesterday marked phase two of the commission, where implicated individuals from phase one tell their side of the story.