Well-known Johannesburg businessman, Malcolm X, has openly admitted he called former Hawks boss, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, on the very day Molefe was arrested last December.
This isn’t just a minor detail. Molefe, linked to the murders of a whistleblower and popular DJ Sumbody, has been at the center of serious claims that police might be controlled by criminals.
For weeks, people have been wondering about a strange report: that Molefe supposedly called the Hawks head, General Lebeya, right after his arrest, leading Lebeya to send a team to Molefe’s house. This idea, first brought up by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, painted a worrying picture – a suspected murderer having a direct line to the top police chief.
Now, Malcolm X says he made that call. He claims he was helping Molefe’s brother, who is his client, and just wanted to check if there was an arrest warrant for Molefe. While Lebeya denies getting in the way of the arrest, Malcolm X’s admission still highlights how easily powerful people seem to be able to reach top police officials during sensitive situations.
November 2022: Musician and businessman Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, is tragically killed in a shooting in Woodmead.
April 2024: Engineer Armand Swart is murdered in a similar shooting. His company had reportedly flagged suspicious government tenders.
December 2024: Katiso “KT” Molefe is arrested in connection with the murder of Armand Swart. On the day of his arrest, businessman Malcolm X admits he called former Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya to inquire about an arrest warrant for Molefe. Molefe is also later linked to DJ Sumbody’s murder.
This situation is particularly troubling because South Africa is already fighting hard against organized crime and corruption. Public trust in the police has taken a hit due to ongoing claims of political meddling and criminals getting into police ranks. When a businessman, no matter his stated reason, can call the head of the country’s main crime unit during a major arrest, it naturally raises questions about influence and special treatment.
Right now, there’s no sign Malcolm X will be arrested just for making that call – people are allowed to ask about arrest warrants. But the meaning of his actions is huge. This isn’t just a phone call; it shows the messy connections between power, business, and crime that keep causing problems in our country.
The focus stays on the investigations into Molefe’s alleged crimes and how he was arrested. Malcolm X’s confession adds a key piece to this complicated story. It demands a closer look at how such a high-level call happened and, more importantly, what it truly means for our police force to be independent and effective. The nation is watching, knowing that real justice needs not only arrests but also full confidence in the systems meant to deliver it.
