PROJECT: TESTIMONY BEFORE THE MADLANGA COMMISSION (PART 2)
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INSIDE THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE PORT SHEPSTONE COCAINE SCANDAL
The Madlanga Commission has become one of the most important investigative platforms examining allegations of
organised crime infiltration, corruption, and evidence-management failures within South African law enforcement.
Central to the commission’s proceedings is the disappearance of 541 kilograms of cocaine from a Hawks storage facility
in Port Shepstone during 2021. Testimony presented before the commission has revealed disturbing allegations
involving weak security systems, questionable evidence-handling procedures, and possible insider involvement.
The evidence heard has raised serious concerns about whether elements within law enforcement structures
may have enabled or protected organised criminal activity.
INTERVIEW WITH MR. MIKE BOLHUIS
SABC News
7 May 2026
Madlanga Commission | Former Hawks Investigator Jakobus Prinsloo testifies
TESTIMONY OF MAJOR-GENERAL HENDRIK FLYNN:
Major-General Hendrik Flynn, head of Serious Organised Crime Investigations within the Hawks, strongly criticised the handling of the cocaine seizure and suggested that the disappearance may not have been simple negligence but potentially an orchestrated operation.
Key revelations from his testimony included:
Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona allegedly took possession of the keys to the storage room where the cocaine was kept.
Genl. Flynn testified that this was irregular because SAP13 evidence facilities are normally controlled by designated evidence custodians rather than provincial commanders.
He further stated that Genl. Senona should have undergone a polygraph examination because of his direct involvement in the handling and storage of the narcotics.
The commission also heard that the drugs were initially booked into SAPS evidence storage in Isipingo before being moved to Port Shepstone due to limited storage capacity.
Genl. Flynn criticised the decision to allow officers access to the vault after the key had allegedly been handed over, arguing that accountability becomes compromised once the designated key holder loses direct control.
His testimony reinforced concerns that internal failures or deliberate misconduct may have contributed to the disappearance of the drugs.
TESTIMONY OF LIEUTENANT-COLONEL JAKOBUS PRINSLOO:
Retired Hawks officer Lieutenant-Colonel Jakobus Prinsloo also testified before the commission and described the Port Shepstone facility as unsuitable for storing a narcotics consignment of such significant value.
His testimony revealed:
The facility allegedly lacked CCTV cameras, alarm systems, and proper security infrastructure.
The office had reportedly experienced several previous break-ins.
Despite recognising the vulnerability of the premises, he followed instructions to store the cocaine there.
Access to the evidence-storage area was allegedly not always strictly controlled.
He expressed concern that the perpetrators appeared to know exactly where the cocaine was stored, suggesting possible insider knowledge.
His testimony highlighted serious weaknesses in SAP13 evidence-management procedures and reinforced suspicions regarding possible internal involvement.
TESTIMONY OF COLONEL FRANCOIS STEYN:
Colonel Francois Steyn, a senior Hawks narcotics officer in Gauteng, expanded the commission’s focus beyond the Port Shepstone disappearance by discussing broader concerns relating to organised crime and possible police interference in major drug investigations.
His testimony included references to:
A massive cocaine seizure in Aeroton, Johannesburg, involving between 715 and 750 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than R300 million.
The absence of successful arrests or prosecutions following the seizure.
Allegations that SAPS members and other individuals were present while the cocaine was allegedly being moved.
Concerns that police actions may have interfered with or compromised investigations.
Col. Steyn further explained the enormous difficulty law-enforcement agencies face when attempting to infiltrate organised drug syndicates operating within South Africa.
He testified that even large narcotics seizures often have limited impact due to the size, sophistication, and financial power of criminal networks.
“WITNESS H” AND CLOSED-DOOR TESTIMONY:
One of the most controversial aspects of the commission’s proceedings involved the testimony of “Witness H,” whose evidence was heard during a confidential in camera session because of safety and security concerns.
Although limited details have been publicly disclosed, it is understood that:
the testimony related directly to the disappearance of the 541 kilograms of cocaine,
the witness may possess information linked to intelligence or internal police operations,
and the evidence was considered highly sensitive.
The commission has not publicly revealed the identity of the witness, the full contents of the testimony, or whether specific individuals were implicated.
However, the decision to hear the evidence privately intensified speculation regarding organised crime links and possible insider involvement within law-enforcement structures.
THE BROADER "DRUG BUSTS" INVESTIGATION:
The Madlanga Commission has since expanded into a broader “drug busts” stream of evidence examining whether organised criminal networks have infiltrated parts of law enforcement connected to major narcotics investigations.
This aspect of the inquiry focuses on:
evidence-handling failures,
internal collusion,
organised crime influence,
and allegations that certain officials may have protected or enabled criminal activity.
The proceedings have become increasingly significant because they raise broader concerns regarding corruption, accountability, and the vulnerability of law-enforcement systems involved in combating organised crime.
The testimony presented before the Madlanga Commission has painted a deeply troubling picture of potential failures
within South Africa’s law-enforcement structures. Witnesses have described weak evidence-management systems,
inadequate security controls, questionable decision-making, and possible insider involvement in the disappearance of
an enormous cocaine consignment. The commission’s investigation has also highlighted the growing threat posed
by organised criminal syndicates capable of infiltrating policing structures and compromising investigations.
The outcome of these proceedings may have far-reaching implications for public confidence, anti-corruption efforts,
and the future integrity of South Africa’s criminal justice system.
RELEVANT NEWS ARTICLES:
The testimony presented before the Madlanga Commission not only exposed serious concerns within South Africa’s
law-enforcement structures, but also highlighted that the Port Shepstone cocaine disappearance forms part of
a much larger international pattern of drug-evidence theft, corruption, and organised crime infiltration.
Similar scandals involving missing narcotics, compromised evidence rooms, and internal collusion have occurred in
several countries across the world. In the next essay, the broader global phenomenon of disappearing drug evidence,
police corruption, and the recurring weaknesses within evidence-management systems will be examined in greater detail.
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