task force

Despite forming a task force and NIU investigating the kidnapping case, no results were found at the suspects' address initially, and the complainant was sceptical due to close ties with Mr Matlala.

“but unfortunately, with the task force and NIU, but we did not get anything in those said address. But as we were continuing, because I was personally involved there, Mr Matlala's name kept on popping out. But unfortunately, the complainant was sceptical to talk exactly what is happening, because he was also a closer. He was Mr Matlala's friend.”

A task force arriving at Mr Matlala's house found him talking on the phone to Sergeant Nkosi, who identified himself as from the Head of Organised Crime under Brigadier Ramangwa.

“the task force arrived at Mr Matlala's house, he was on the phone with a SAPS member ... I have identified myself from head office ... under the immediate supervision of Brigadier Ramangwa.”