Mosikili’s appearance forms part of an ongoing inquiry into allegations of political interference in the justice system that were by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) top cop Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July last year.

Other reasons for her appearance is the decision to disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).

Mosikili is testifying because she served as the Acting National Commissioner for a period when SAPS Commissioner General Fannie Masemola was on leave, during which time a directive from the suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu was brought to her attention on or after December 31, 2024.

During the media briefing, Mkhwanazi alleged that suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya took control of 121 case dockets linked to political killings without proper authorisation.

“This was done without the instructions of the national commissioner, nor I, as the provincial commissioner. These dockets have, since March, been sitting at the head office, without work being done on them.

“Five of these dockets had already instructions to arrest perpetrators, but nothing has been done because a lieutenant general, Sibiya, executing the instructions of the minister, withdrew all these dockets and is sitting in his office in Pretoria. God knows why,” he said.

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Sibiya testified at the Madlanga Commission that there l was a march planned in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) by the MK Party in support of General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Then the National Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, called him and instructed him to go to KZN to receive the memorandum from the MK Party, despite being aware of his strained relationship with Mkhwanazi.

Sibiya said he was mocked at the Adhoc committee mainly by MK representative and he continued to be made a joke even after his attendence.

“The MK Party is the one goes and open a criminal case agaunst me and Minister Senzo Mchunu for deafiting the ends of justice innrelation to the 121 dockets. Then I had to go and account to the nation and face the MK Party which opened the case against me,” he said.

Sibiya told Madlanga Commission that the statement used to justify a raid on his home was later cited by the MK Party when they opened a case against him and that they subsequently organized a march against him at the SAPS head office.

“The reason I raised this matter was because there Honourable David Skosana who opened a case against me. All I was being humiliating questions, I was humiliated publicly, I was being underminded. They were speaking down on me throughout. MK Party opened the case against me, the same MK statement us being used by Brigadier Kunene to raid my house,” he said.

He said Mkhwanazi has a large social media following and suspect that he has a hand in it while they (Generals) are not allowed to have such.

The Madlanga Commission further heard Sibiya accusing Mkhwanazi of using social media to push a narrative he was a saint.

“What worries me is that, you see when you look all the provincial commissioners no one you will see on social media, no one is being spoken about on social media. They don’t have followers because we are no allowed to be on social media as policeman.

“But you have this one police commissioner who is always on social media everyday. Now you have political parties fighting to have him. He is supported by the MK. I spoke to one MMC he was asking what was going on and he wanted to underdstand what was going on. Now we have this person who have many accounts and many followers,” he said.

Retired Constitutional Court Judge Mbuyiseni Madlanga interjected and asked Sibiya if Mkhwanazi has a social media account or not.

“Does General Mkhwanazi have an account on social media or do you know if he has an account? If it is latter, you can’t expect him to control what people want to post,” said Madlanga.

Sibiya responded by saying: “Commissioner I must say directly or indirectly there is no way he is not involved. If this is the case that he has no control of what people say about him, It cannot be that it must be about Mkhwanazi only. What I want to say is that all the photos, videos it is always on social media. When you say something here, there is a lot of attacks I get,” he said.

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The Madlanga Commission came to an abrupt stop on Monday morning after officials confirmed, at the last minute, that Witness F had been hospitalised and could not appear to testify.

It was a sudden turn in a week expected to be intense and revealing. Witness F, a police officer at the centre of several explosive allegations, was due to take the stand for two days of questioning. Instead, the commission was told he was unavailable, leaving the room heavy with unanswered questions and a growing sense of tension around what comes next.

His testimony has now been postponed to 16 March 2026.

Commission to resume on Wednesday as attention shifts to next witness

The commission is expected to resume on Wednesday morning, and the focus has already shifted to who might testify in Witness F’s absence. One possible witness is suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, whose name has repeatedly surfaced during the inquiry.

Even without testimony on Monday, the commission’s broader mission remains unchanged. It is still working through claims of improper relationships, undue influence, and serious misconduct, allegations that continue to cast a long shadow over senior policing circles.

Court application withdrawn days before scheduled appearance

Witness F’s failure to appear comes just days after he withdrew an urgent court application that sought to block his appearance before the commission and prevent investigators from showing his WhatsApp communications.

The withdrawal did little to calm the growing public interest. If anything, it sharpened it. Those messages are considered central to several lines of inquiry, including claims about access to powerful individuals, alleged firearm dealings, and conflicting accounts of police cases.

Previous testimony rattled senior SAPS ranks

Witness F has already delivered evidence that sent shockwaves through the South African Police Service. In earlier testimony, he described how alleged tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was able to move freely within SAPS headquarters and gain access to top generals, including National Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Major-General Richard Shibiri.

He also told the commission that he, Matlala, and Shibiri attended a “Thanksgiving ceremony” at Sibiya’s home in September 2024, a claim that continues to intensify scrutiny around relationships between senior officers and influential outsiders.

WhatsApp chats and firearms claims remain the most sensitive thread

Among the most delicate strands before the commission are allegations involving political interference and illicit deals. The inquiry has heard details of WhatsApp conversations between Witness F and a contact saved as the late Deputy President David Mabuza. The witness has identified the contact as Mabuza’s nephew, Siphiwe Mabuza.

The discussions allegedly revolved around the sale of 750 firearms, with Witness F admitting under questioning that he expressed interest in testing the weapons for personal use.

Disputed Mamelodi case and other controversies deepen the storm

The commission has also weighed accusations that Witness F misled the inquiry about a matter in Mamelodi. Evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson previously challenged the witness’s version, after Witness F claimed it was a domestic abuse incident. The commission, however, contends it was a murder scene where 50 cartridge cases were found.

In a separate controversy, Witness F has been linked to the arrest of blogger Musa Khawula, allegedly under pressure from former deputy minister of police Cassel Mathale.

Public scrutiny grows ahead of rescheduled appearance

Witness F’s testimony is now expected on 16 March 2026, and with it comes renewed pressure for clarity. Parts of his evidence may still be heard behind closed doors, but the public will be watching closely for answers to allegations that touch the heart of the criminal justice system.

When the commission returns on Wednesday, it is expected to confirm the updated witness schedule and indicate whether senior figures, including Sibiya, will be called to testify in open proceedings.

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Groep spent the entire day before the committee answering a battery of tough questions about the long running controversy surrounding the appointment of Naledi’s municipal manager. The committee is scrutinising claims of political interference, irregular delays and internal party tensions that have shadowed the recruitment process since 2022.

At the centre of the inquiry is whether Premier Mokgosi, who previously served as the ANC Deputy Provincial Chairperson and head of the party’s Deployment Committee, may have influenced or been linked to attempts to sway the outcome of the appointment. Groep told the committee he had no direct evidence of interference by the Premier. Instead, he relied on screenshots of WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by former director Stabo Apollos, who appeared to suggest that senior politicians played a role behind the scenes.

Committee members pressed Groep on the reliability of this information, pointing out that much of his testimony was based on hearsay from other officials, including municipal employee Mr Sejaki and former director Apollos. They challenged the Mayor on whether he should have recused himself from the interview panel because of past working relationships with the preferred candidate, Mr Sehapo. Groep insisted he declared all interests and denied any personal benefit.

The inquiry heard that the appointment process became mired in confusion when the municipal report submitted to the MEC for COGSTA was allegedly replaced or intercepted, resulting in a letter from the MEC filled with factual errors. Groep argued that this flawed letter was later used in court to overturn the council’s appointment decision, triggering litigation that continues to this day.

Committee members highlighted that five distinct processes had collided over one post. Party deployment consultations, official recruitment procedures, MEC concurrence, several urgent court applications and an unexpected mediation attempt by an EFF national MP all contributed to a breakdown in administrative order. Members called the entire saga messy and questioned how political relationships may have shaped perceptions and decisions.

Throughout the proceedings, Groep maintained that the municipality followed every legal requirement in appointing the municipal manager and that the Premier did not interfere directly. He conceded however that the situation had become unstable and difficult to manage, especially after personal relationships deteriorated among key players involved in the process.

The committee will continue its work with additional witnesses expected to testify in the coming days. Its findings will determine whether Premier Mokgosi had any role in influencing the controversial appointment or whether the dysfunction was the result of internal disputes and administrative confusion.

The proceedings resume tomorrow, with the Legislature expected to dig deeper into the internal tensions that have shaken Naledi Municipality and raised broader questions about governance within the North West Province.

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