Madlanga probe sees Matlala’s messages on cocaine sale and R20m loan (opens original article in a new tab)

Matlala and Van Wyk were involved in a suspected cocaine sale negotiation, with evidence presented at the Madlanga commission, while Van Wyk's testimony was postponed due to health concerns.

• Matlala and Van Wyk discussed a suspected cocaine sale on April 6, 2025, with Matlala sending a video of cocaine blocks weighing 1kg
• Van Wyk denied receiving the video but a third party confirmed it was authentic and sent to Matlala
• Matlala sought a R20m loan from Steve Motsumi's security company for his troubled company, Medicare24
• Van Wyk's attorney postponed his testimony due to alleged severe panic attacks and psychiatric hospital admission
• Van Wyk sent Matlala a video of a wounded man linked to a former business associate of Matlala's