Spies testified at the Madlanga Commission on Monday. He says the confiscation of the copper cables was illegal. Spies says officers linked to Mkhwanazi had embarked on illegal activities, which are subject to Independent Police Investigative Directorate investigations.

“And now Kirscher is speaking to the person in the back of the car, which, when he climbs out, we can immediately recognise him, but it’s Brigadier Mkhwanazi. Now ,the driver in the orange top that you just referenced is also a member of the metro police. The vehicle is also allocated to the specialised services, but we can identify them,” Spies said.

–SABC–