Three police officers will soon testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Their statements will focus on the arrest of Sandton businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe. Molefe faces charges for the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart in April 2024....Click to Read More >>➤

The officers participated in a coordinated “take-down operation” that led to Molefe’s dramatic arrest in December 2024. Their upcoming testimony aims to clarify the planning and execution of this operation. A key area of scrutiny will be whether the police followed all required legal and procedural protocols during the arrest.

Insiders close to the Madlanga Commission indicate the officers will provide granular details. They are expected to describe the arrest scene and present the intelligence reports that guided investigators to Molefe. To corroborate these accounts, the Commission plans to examine surveillance footage and analyze communication logs. This will help establish a verified timeline of the events surrounding the arrest.

The arrest of Katiso Molefe captured significant public and media interest. As a prominent Sandton businessman and philanthropist, his alleged connection to a violent crime sent shockwaves through Johannesburg’s corporate community. The case has ignited broader conversations about corruption, intense business rivalries, and the potential sway wealthy individuals might hold over criminal probes. The alleged motive points to a bitter business dispute that turned deadly.

The Madlanga Commission, led by retired Justice Mandla Madlanga, continues its meticulous work. Its mandate includes uncovering any irregularities in the police investigation and examining the wider network linked to the case. The testimonies from the three arresting officers are considered pivotal. They will directly influence the Commission’s findings on whether due process was upheld during Katiso Molefe’s arrest. A critical question remains: were there any external influences affecting the police operation?

The inquiry is set to resume later this week. Following the police testimonies, the Commission will hear from additional witnesses. This list includes forensic analysts and financial investigators. Their evidence will help the Madlanga Commission dig deeper into the complex layers of this high-profile murder case. The nation watches as the inquiry seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in one of South Africa’s most closely watched legal proceedings. The outcome could have lasting implications for police conduct and judicial integrity. ...Click to Read More >>➤