Chief of Staff Nkabinde

MR RAPHESU stated the messages were attributed to General Mkhwanazi by Mr Adams and forwarded that the message came from the Chief of Staff, Mr Nkabinde.

“You say the messages were attributed to General Mkhwanazi . Was it Mr Adams who attribute the messages to General Mkhwanazi ? That is correct , Chair . And what did he say regarding the forwarding ? What exactly did Mr Adams say ? So regarding the forwarding , he seemed to be saying that he got the message from the Chief of Staff , Mr Nkabinde .”

Mr Mogotsi admits to sending a Signal message to Mr Matlala on 30 January which involved coordination about General Khumalo and General Mkhwanazi matters with Deputy National Commissioner Sibiya and Chief of Staff Nkabinde, indicating targeting of General Khumalo.

“Yes , this is what was also dealt with previously . ... Also meeting with the DNC and COS today , in other words , with Deputy National Commissioner Sibiya and Chief of Staff Nkabinde today in Durban for finalization of Khumalo and General Mkhwanazi 's matters . ... That looks like a sixth instance of your targeting General Khumalo .”