Lieutenant General Dumisani Patrick Mbotho

Lieutenant General Dumisani Patrick Mbotho, a senior officer in the South African Police Service, testified before the Madlanga Commission about his role in relaying information during a police operation at a specific address. According to testimony, he forwarded details from General Lebeya to Colonel Mokoena, asking Mokoena to verify the members present and whether he had an operation in that vicinity. Mbotho discussed coordinating with specialised units, including the Priority Crime Specialised Investigation and Organised Crime teams. He faced questions about sending vehicle registration information and receiving updates from Mokoena that suggested the operation was legitimate. Mbotho stated he had assumed the vehicles observed were privately owned, and that he later received confirmation that everything was in order with police involvement. His testimony also noted he was attending a ceremony during these communications.