At the Madlanga commission on Wednesday, alleged cartel member Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala revealed that he received a R20,000 "loan" from former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona. Matlala initially refused to discuss his relationship with Senona, claiming it was under investigation by the commission's recommendation task team and asserting his right against self-incrimination. However, the commission rejected this blanket response, compelling him to testify.