# Madlanga Commission inquiry into Godfrey Lebeya > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madlanga-commission-inquiry-into-godfrey-lebeya > Updated: 2026-09-02T19:52:19.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Former Hawks director Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya has provided testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry regarding his tenure and alleged connections to organized crime. Lebeya denied allegations of interfering in a December 2024 police raid at the Sandton residence of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe. He testified that his decision to deploy officers was prompted by information from a TikTok influencer regarding individuals impersonating Hawks officials, rather than an attempt to disrupt the operation. He attributed any chaos during the raid to poor coordination by the executing team. In subsequent testimony, Lebeya denied any links to the “Big Five Cartel” organized crime network, stating he was unaware of the syndicate or its members until the commission's proceedings. Describing himself as “incorruptible,” he maintained that his 40-year career has been free of illicit payments. The commission has scrutinized his relationship with various individuals and the actions of his subordinates during his leadership of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Godfrey Lebeya denies links to Big Five Cartel at Madlanga Commission Former Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya testified at the Madlanga Commission, denying links to the “Big Five Cartel” and asserting his incorruptibility despite scrutiny over his tenure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/godfrey-lebeya-denies-links-to-big-five-cartel-at-madlanga-commission ### 2026-08-27: Godfrey Lebeya denies interfering in Katiso Molefe raid Former Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya testified at the Madlanga Commission, denying he disrupted a raid on Katiso Molefe’s home and attributing the incident to potential law enforcement impersonators. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/godfrey-lebeya-denies-interfering-in-katiso-molefe-raid --- Cite as: Madlanga Commission inquiry into Godfrey Lebeya. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madlanga-commission-inquiry-into-godfrey-lebeya