Lieutenant-General Sibiya declared to the Madlanga Commission that he does not know why businessman and taxi boss, Steve Motsumi, is pointed out to as dangerous man.
During Kwazulu-Natal Hawks Head Major, General Lesetja Senona’s testimony, Commission chairperson Justice, Mbuyiseni Madlanga made an official legal decision allowing Motsumi’s name to be mentioned publicly at the commission.
Investigations lead to a possible connection between Gen-Sibiya and Motsumi. Alleged Sergeant Fannie Nkosi happened to be the middleman.
“Do you have any idea why that would be the case? Is Mr. Motsumi a dangerous person?” asked Evidence leader Advocate Adila Hassim.
“I really do not know” said Sibiya.
“It is all right, I will leave it at that. I just wanted to put it to you that this seems to be somebody who causes some discomfort and fear. It was a very clear request from general Senona’s.” He said during his testimony.
“Please do not make me mention that name and that actually took a ruling from the chair for general Senona” replied Hassim.Meanwhile, Sibiya testified he had no idea businessman Stuart Scharnik had history of conflict with the law.
He insisted he had nothing to do with a formal or professional relationship with Scharnik, he characterized it as a casual acquaintance.
This was a response to allegations from Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo.
Scharnik, who acted as Sibiya’s bodyguard, made headlines at the commission last year, after Crime Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo revealed that he had 34 criminal charges, with 18 resulting in convictions.
“So, I am just saying it is normal. You do not investigate a person criminally when you meet him the first time. I do not know if commissioner Khumalo will meet me and then before we begin to acquaint ourselves, then you will investigate me” explains Sibiya.
The commission is expected to hear further testimony during today’s public hearing.
Sub-Editor: Matlala Kgaugelo
