South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says investigators will provide “phone recordings” that will show a common plan to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Masemola cites phone recordsHe alleged that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, SAPS Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, and businessmen Brown Mokgotsi and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala were part of discussions on the PKTT’s disbandment. The discussions date back to 6 December 2024 when police arrested another businessman, Katiso “KT” Molefe, and raided Matlala’s home, the National Commissioner revealed. – Masemola.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/FxLCXilTXz — Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) September 23, 2025Masemola’s testimony broadly aligns with that of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who testified for three days last week. Mchunu is currently on leave of absence while Sibiya has also been suspended pending investigations into claims he acted against Masemola’s orders.