Huge BIG 5 CARTEL Photo Reveal? Former Hawks Boss Lebeya Denies Knowing Alleged Crime Bosses

BIG FIVE FINALLY REVEALED at the Madlanga Commission. A major moment unfolded at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, when a photograph showing five men described in evidence as alleged members of the so-called “Big Five” cartel was displayed during the evidence of former Hawks national head Godfrey Lebeya. The men identified in the photograph are Katiso “KT” Molefe, Steve Motsumi, Ignatius Mothakathi, Andrew “Boy” Mthethwa, also known as King Nyambose, and the late Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi. The alleged network has featured heavily in evidence before the commission, with allegations including links to organised crime, drug trafficking, extortion, contract killings, kidnapping and tender-related corruption. These remain allegations and have not been established as findings of guilt. Steve Motsumi and Katiso Molefe have also featured in evidence concerning an alleged plan to obtain an IMSI catcher or cellphone “grabber”, with the device allegedly intended for resale in eSwatini. The allegations remain untested. But perhaps the biggest moment came when the photograph was shown to Godfrey Lebeya. His response? He said he did not know the men. Lebeya has previously denied knowing Katiso Molefe and rejected allegations that he deliberately deployed Hawks officers to interfere with Molefe's arrest. So what does this photograph reveal about the alleged Big Five cartel — and how deep could the alleged network have reached into South Africa's law-enforcement structures? Watch the full breakdown. DISCLAIMER: The allegations discussed in this video are allegations presented in testimony or evidence before the Madlanga Commission. They should not be treated as established facts or findings of guilt. Persons accused of wrongdoing are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Subscribe to Miss Media for breaking South African news, Madlanga Commission updates, crime, politics and investigative developments.