ActionSA MP challenges Cele to hand over his phone — here is his reply

TheTabernaclestudio.opera.comActionSA MP Dereleen James questioned former Police Minister General Bheki Cele during Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearing, asking if he would be willing to hand over his cellphone for information extraction. The inquiry forms part of ongoing efforts to verify communication between Cele and alleged criminal figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

In response, Cele said he had no objection to handing over his device, but set clear conditions on the scope of the investigation. “I’m willing to hand over my phone,” he said, “but only if the extracted information concerns Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and nothing else.”

Cele’s cautious stance reflects the growing tension around the committee’s efforts to uncover potential links between senior police officials and individuals accused of criminal activity. The committee has been probing allegations of interference, corruption, and the misuse of authority within the police service.

James maintained that accessing Cele’s phone could help clarify the extent of his communications with Matlala and provide crucial evidence for the inquiry. However, Cele stressed that his privacy must be respected and that any data outside the Matlala matter should remain confidential.

The exchange underscored the delicate balance between transparency and personal privacy as Parliament continues to dig deeper into allegations of corruption and collusion in law enforcement circles.The Ad Hoc Committee is expected to continue calling witnesses, including senior police officers, to determine whether any misconduct or improper relationships influenced official police operations.

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