The Madlanga Commission is expected to hear more testimony from the suspended crime head, Maj-Gen. Richard Shibiri.
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Suspended organised crime unit head Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri returns to the Madlanga Commission on Friday, facing a fresh round of cross-examination over alleged links to criminal cartels.
The Shibiri is expected to be pressed on claims that he interfered in sensitive murder investigations and maintained questionable relationships with figures linked to organised crime.
Shibiri’s testimony this week has already drawn intense scrutiny.
On Wednesday, the commission heard details of his relationship with controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, a figure repeatedly linked to underworld networks.
Shibiri acknowledged receiving what he described as a personal loan from Matlala but insisted he repaid the money in full.
The admission raised sharp questions from evidence leaders about the nature of their relationship and whether it compromised police investigations.
The embattled general was suspended after testimony suggested he may have been on the payroll of alleged crime bosses — an allegation he has strongly denied.
Shibiri has also denied that the money he received from Matlala was bribe money, saying it was a loan which he repaid.
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