When the cartel’s key crimes do not pan out, the members resort to cash-in-transit heists and ATM bombings to make quick money. Read more: Madlanga Commission | ‘Big 5’ cartel has already penetrated political sphere — KhumaloKhumalo’s testimony marks the first time official allegations about the cartel have been put to the South African public. Matlala, Molefe, Mogotsi and MchunuKhumalo told the commission that the Big Five cartel was connected to various syndicates that specialised in certain crimes. The communications, Khumalo said, were between Matlala and:Mogotsi, the businessman who knew Mchunu and who Khumalo alleged was “linked to several SAPS officials”. Khumalo said the Big Five was also involved in cash-in-transit heists and ATM bombings.