“‘Inconsistencies’ in Matlala testimony laid bare at Madlanga commission”

Key points

• Madlanga commission highlighted inconsistencies in Matlala's statements to parliament.
• Disputed claim: Matlala previously denied giving 20 impalas to Shadrack Sibiya.
• Matlala admitted delivering the impalas but said he learned of the delivery only before it occurred.
• Questions arose about Matlala's bank card usage by Nkosi and related purchases.
• Payments to Sibiya totaling R550,000 were discussed, including a R500,000 basement payment.