General Khanto

Mr Matlala paid R50,000 (and flight tickets) on advice of former Minister Bheki Cele to avoid arousing suspicion from Brown Mogotsi and potentially get close to ministers or uncover plans involving General Khumalo and General Khanto in Crime Intelligence.

“It was because of the advice from the former Minister, Bheki Cele. ... To make him not doubt that I no longer trust him. ... Mr Senzo wants to fire General Khumalo and hire General, and replace him with General Khanto that position of Crime Intelligence.”

Warrant Officer Phakula was instructed by General Khanto and others to not be involved further in the matter and to retrieve two seals from a vehicle at the scene, which he did not put himself but knew about them because he was present at the scene with Magane and Mashaba.

“You are told by General Khanto ... to not be involved any further. You go to the bakkie to retrieve the two seals ... Did you put those seals there? No ... I knew because I was with Magane and Mashaba on the scene.”