The Madlanga Commission hears testimony from crime figure Adams, who evades questions about why Mkhwanazi described him as a “hired gun” for cartels. During proceedings on Wednesday, Adams does not directly answer the wording attributed to Mkhwanazi, instead responding in a broader manner about his role and the risks he faces.
Adams tells the commission that his efforts to fight crime have made him a target of criminals. He says he has reported alleged threats and that investigators have obtained evidence he considers significant. In the exchange, the focus shifts from the origin of Mkhwanazi’s allegation to Adams’s account of threats and evidence related to his anti-crime work.
Other aspects of the dispute—such as what, specifically, Mkhwanazi based the “hired gun” characterisation on, or what evidence Adams’s team points to as corroboration—are not detailed in the information provided. The reporting therefore reflects a procedural tension between a direct clarification request and Adams’s broader explanation about alleged threats and ongoing investigation.
