According to Deputy National Commissioner Lt. General Shadrack Sibiya, Brown Mgotsi, a controversial businessman and activist, does not have a personal relationship with him, but he regularly received information from him. He only became familiar with service provider Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala after Matlala approached SAPS with contract-related concerns. On Monday, Sibiya appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee of Parliament, which is looking into allegations made by Lt.

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the Commissioner of the KwaZulu-Natal Police. Sibiya was questioned about his interactions with Mgotsi and Matlala during the session. Sibiya told the committee that before the activist first contacted him, he didn't know Mgotsi personally. Sibiya had received information from Mgotsi, a well-known activist in the Northwest, regarding political issues and gender-based corruption in the region. Sibiya stated that this was their first contact, adding, "He called me and informed me that the intelligence people were listening to me and investigating me." He confirmed that the calls would be verified by phone records.

Sibiya explained that at his senior level in the police, calls from citizens and officials are common, frequently relayed by third parties. Because the information Mgotsi shared was frequently pertinent and consistent with what Sibiya already knew about ongoing issues, he claimed that he never purposely blocked Mgotsi's calls. According to the deputy commissioner, he only met Mgotsi in person twice. The first meeting took place during official police operations in the Northwest. The second one was a brief one in Cape Town before the ANC's celebrations on January 8 when Mgotsi came to greet him. Sibiya dismissed suggestions that Mgotsi used influence or dropped names to gain access, saying the activist simply shared warnings and information without seeking favours.

He stated, "You find that the information that he gave me is the information that I know and that I see is happening around me." Sibiya claimed that he only became aware of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala after joining the police. Managing a hospital at a police college and holding a health care contract make Matlala a well-known SAPS service provider. Sibiya said that Matlala had asked for a meeting with him in February 2024 to talk about his concerns about getting a tender but not being able to go to the facility to do it. During the hearing, Sibiya placed Matlala's letter of demand, which was addressed to National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. Sibiya said he consulted with the National Commissioner, who responded that Public Works would not dictate how SAPS utilised its buildings.

Consequently, despite Matlala's complaints, the tender process continued. He informed the committee that there were no additional legal claims or disagreements. Matlala, he added, remained a visible figure at police college events where Medicare 24, his company, provided health screenings alongside other suppliers.