KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala:
Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala's criminal history although they were close ...
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Madlanga Commission | Senona skips polygraph after R200m cocaine heist, admits he sent drugs to Port Shepstone
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-01-29-madlanga-commission-senona-skips-polygraph-after-r200m-cocaine-heist-admits-he-sent-drugs-to-port-shepstone/
EWN Jan 30
Senona concludes lengthy testimony on Hawks Port Shepstone storage facility: The facility was broken-into on several occasions.
ewn.co.za/2026/01/30/senona-concludes-lengthy-testimony-on-hawks-port-shepstone-storage-facility
EWN Jan 29
Senona believes Madlanga Commission is 'prejudiced' against him: KZN Hawks boss Lesetja Senona accused the commission’s attorneys of failing to furnish him and ...
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Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona reveals ongoing investigation into R200 million cocaine heist
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EWN Jan 29
Madlanga Commission: 'Crucified' Senona to resume testimony: KZN Hawks boss Lesetja Senona - who began his testimony on Monday - struggled to concede that his ...
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KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala: Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala's criminal history although they were close ...
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WATCH | 'I feel like I am being crucified,' Senona tells Madlanga Commission on Matlala ties
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Hawks Major-General Lesetja Senona denies withholding information from Madlanga Commission
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EWN Jan 28
Madlanga Commission: Senona grilled on questionable relationship with 'Cat' Matlala
ewn.co.za/2026/01/28/madlanga-commission-senona-grilled-on-questionable-relationship-with-cat-matlala
EWN Jan 27
Mkhwanazi accused of shielding 'Cat' Matlala for intel on Sibiya, Madlanga Commission told
ewn.co.za/2026/01/27/madlanga-commision-kzn-hawks-boss-accuses-mkhwanazi-of-targeting-sibiya
EWN Jan 28
KZN Hawks boss back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission: Senona confirmed that he shares a close bond with Matlala, whose been implicated in the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/28/kzn-hawks-boss-back-in-the-hot-seat-at-the-madlanga-commission
EWN Jan 27
Madlanga Commission: Senona denies assisting 'Cat' Matlala to secure R360m SAPS tender
ewn.co.za/2026/01/27/madlanga-commission-senona-denies-assisting-cat-matlala-to-secure-r360m-saps-tender
EWN Jan 28
Identity of alleged notorious figure revealed at the Madlanga Commission: Testifying before the commission, Kwazulu Natal HAWKS boss, Lesetja Senona ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/28/identity-of-alleged-notorious-figure-revealed-at-the-madlanga-commission
eNCA Jan 28
Senona ordered to disclose name in Mkhwanazi's WhatsApp text despite safety claims
enca.com/news-top-stories/senona-ordered-disclose-name-mkhwanazis-whatsapp-text-despite-safety-claims
Senona admits urging ‘Cat’ Matlala to legally challenge SAPS after R360 million contract was axed | Madlanga Commission
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-01-28-senona-admits-urging-cat-matlala-to-legally-challenge-saps-after-r360-million-contract-was-axed--madlanga-commission/
Madlanga Commission | Hawks boss Senona denies using office to shield ‘Cat’ Matlala, defends son’s dealings
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-01-28-madlanga-commission-hawks-boss-senona-denies-using-office-to-shield-cat-matlala-defends-sons-dealings/
WATCH: Madlanga Commission | Senona back on the stand to answer on Matlala’s meeting with Mkhwanazi
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-01-28-watch-madlanga-commission-senona-back-on-the-stand-to-answer-on-matlalas-meeting-with-mkhwanazi/
The Citizen Jan 28
KZN Hawks head claims WhatsApp chats with Cat Matlala were ‘fiddled with’: KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona has claimed that his WhatsApp exchanges with ...
citizen.co.za/news/kzn-hawks-head-whatsapp-chats-cat-matlala/
sabcnews.com Jan 28
Madlanga orders disclosure of 'Mr So and so' despite safety concerns - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business ...
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Mkhwanazi to address alleged meeting with Matlala at Madlanga commission: Hawks KZN head Lesetja Senona reveals name of ‘dangerous man’ linked to Sibiya
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-28-mkhwanazi-to-address-alleged-meeting-with-matlala-at-madlanga-commission/
Hawks KZN boss Senona grilled on alleged Mkhwanazi-Matlala deal : Senona alleged Mkhwanazi sent him a ‘threatening message’ after Matlala revealed he met him ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-01-28-hawks-kzn-boss-senona-grilled-on-alleged-mkhwanazi-matlala-deal/
eNCA Jan 28
Senona back in hot seat at Madlanga Commission: KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona will continue his testimony at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday.
enca.com/news-top-stories/senona-back-hot-seat-madlanga-commission
sabcnews.com Jan 28
Senona denies knowledge of Matlala's alleged criminal activities - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business ...
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WATCH LIVE | KZN Hawks head Senona continues testimony at Madlanga commission: KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona's testimony at the Madlanga ...
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eNCA Jan 27
KZN Hawks head denies 'Big 5 cartel' links, says he only knows Big 5 animals
enca.com/news-top-stories/kzn-hawks-head-denies-big-5-cartel-links-says-he-only-knows-big-5-animals
EWN Jan 27
KZN Hawks head to testify at Madlanga Commission: KZN Hawks boss Major-General Lesetja Senona will be expected to respond to allegations of a questionable ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/27/kzn-hawks-head-to-testify-at-madlanga-commission
The Citizen Jan 27
‘Friend or brother’ – KZN Hawks head details how he met ‘Cat’ Matlala: Major-General Lesetja Senona, head of KZN Hawks, has testified about his relationship with ...
citizen.co.za/news/kzn-hawks-head-details-how-he-met-cat-matlala/
WATCH | KZN Hawks head to respond to claims he helped Matlala secure R360m SAPS deal | Madlanga Commission
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-01-27-watch-kzn-hawks-head-to-respond-to-claims-he-helped-matlala-secure-r360m-saps-deal-madlanga-commission/
eNCA Jan 27
LIVESTREAM | KZN Hawks boss testifies before Madlanga Commission
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‘I first met him at my wedding’: Senona admits personal bond with Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala
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sabcnews.com Jan 27
Senona must testify until completion: Justice Madlanga - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African ...
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WATCH LIVE | KZN Hawks head Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona to take hot seat at Madlanga commission
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-27-kzn-hawks-head-maj-gen-lesetja-senona-to-take-hot-seat-at-madlanga-commission/
sabcnews.com Jan 27
KZN Hawks head Lesetja Senona to testify at Madlanga Commission - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business ...
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Madlanga Commission resumes this week with witnesses including Senona set to testify
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WATCH |Mkhwanazi offered to halt Matlala probe, KZN Hawks head Senona tells commission
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-27-commission-hears-of-mkhwanazis-alleged-offer-to-investigate-matlala/
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KZN Hawks head Senona should have been 'exposed' to lie detector test: The Madlanga Commission heard that KZN Hawks head Leseja Senona is accused of mishandling ...
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KZN police respond to Senona claims he was kicked out of office by Mkhwanazi: The KZN Hawks head, Lesetja Senona, said he feels threatened and that his safety is ...
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