George van der Merwe

WhatsApp communication discussed doesn't relate to the SAPS contract; prior business relations with George van der Merwe ended unconstructively.

“The WhatsApp communication does not relate to the SAPS contract in as far as I know. I have had previous business relations with George van der Merwe, which related to close protection services, which was not a constructive business relationship and which I terminated.”

George van der Merwe set up a sting operation with the Hawks according to Mr Van Wyk.

“Mr Van Wyk said to Mr Matlala: 'So it was George that set up the sting with the Hawks.'”

Mr Van Wyk introduces Mr Julius Mkhwanazi to George van der Merwe as a connection for transport issues and contacts within JM P D due to his rank.

“Mr Van Wyk appears to be introducing Mr Julius Mkhwanazi to George ... He is the Head of the EMPD on this side ... he also has all the contacts for Tshwane in JMPD due to his rank”

The introduction involving George van der Merwe and Julius Mkhwanazi took place after the Guptas had left the country.

“this is after the Guptas had left the country”