By Mapaballo Borotho

- WhatsApp messages presented at the Madlanga Commission allegedly link Medicare24 CEO Mike Van Wyk and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to drug-related activities.
- Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson disputed Van Wyk’s denial that he received a video allegedly showing bricks of cocaine being counted.
- Van Wyk’s scheduled testimony was postponed after his legal team submitted medical documents citing health challenges and panic attacks.
Medicare24 CEO Mike Van Wyk and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala have been linked to alleged drug-related activities.
This information emerged at the Madlanga Commission on Monday, 22 June 2026, when evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson took the commission through WhatsApp exchanges between Matlala and Van Wyk.
The messages allegedly show Matlala sending Van Wyk a video in which bricks of cocaine are being counted.
Shortly thereafter, Matlala appears to ask Van Wyk to find him a good price.
In his written responses, Van Wyk denied ever receiving the video.
However, Advocate Chaskalson rejected that explanation, telling the commission that the evidence before it contradicts Van Wyk’s version.
“There was no trace of the video on the chats between Mr Matlala and the third party and indeed there is no trace of the video anywhere in the phone other than between Mr Matlala and Mr Van Wyk. If one wants to frame the two, they would not have access to the video because the only place on the phone where the video appears is between Matlala and Van Wyk,” said Chaskalson.
Van Wyk was expected to appear before the commission on Monday to give testimony, but his appearance was postponed due to an alleged illness.
His legal team applied for a postponement, citing health challenges.
The commission was provided with an affidavit and medical certificate from Van Wyk’s psychiatrist, who is reportedly treating him for panic attacks.
Van Wyk’s testimony was expected to focus on the alleged authorisation he and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala received to use blue lights.
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