Warrant Officer Phokwane

Chief Mashaba said even his commanders are not to be trusted for sensitive operations due to risk of interference or compromise.

“even your Commanders are not to be trusted”

Chief Mashaba trusts Warrant Officer Phokwane with sensitive missions because they are neighbours and have a close working relationship.

“Phokwane, I can say he also stays in my neighbourhood”

Chief Mashaba has worked in past operations with Warrant Officer Phokwane and knows him better than others.

“I have worked with him officially also”

Chief Mashaba admitted he does not know if Phokwane shares his suspicion of superiors and trust in secrecy for sensitive operations.

“that I do not know”

Chief Mashaba stated his trust in Phokwane is built by knowing him personally and professionally over time in their neighbourhood.

“I know him more than others that are not staying around with us...you get to be comfortable with one another...that is how you build even a trust”

Chief Mashaba told Phokwane the mission was sensitive and expected him to keep it secret.

“when I say to him, it is sensitive. I know he would treat it as such”