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Cat Matlala enjoyed ‘unusual freedom’ at Kgosi Mampuru: Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed claims that alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala was living comfortable at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. Mkhwanazi told Parliament's ad-hoc committee on Wednesday, that he received a handwritten letter from an inmate who shared a cell with Matlala at the maximum facility. He says the inmate alleged that Matlala had a close relationship with the head of the facility and made […]

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O’Sullivan apologises to South Africans after Parliament walkout

Controversial forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, has apologised to South Africans for the manner in which he left Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee proceedings last week, but insists he did not undermine the institution. O’Sullivan returned to the committee on Thursday to conclude his testimony after abruptly walking out of the hearings on 26 February. The committee is probing allegations of political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system raised by […]

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O’Sullivan to return to Parliament on Thursday after ‘dramatic’ walk-out

Controversial forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to return to Parliament's Ad-Hoc committee on Thursday, following his dramatic walk-out from proceedings last week. O'Sullivan abandoned the sitting after a heated exchange with Members of Parliament, insisting that he had appeared before the committee voluntarily and had not been summoned. He told MPs that he had already exceeded the time he had allocated for the session and needed to leave to […]

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O’Sullivan’s walkout a ‘calculated act of defiance’, says Analyst

Legal and governance expert, Leo Maphosa, says forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan’s decision to walk out of Parliament’s Ad-Hoc committee was a calculated act of defiance within a constitutional forum. O’Sullivan left yesterday’s proceedings during a heated exchange with Members of Parliament probing allegations of corruption and political interference within the country’s criminal justice system. The controversial forensic investigator told MPs that he came before the commission voluntarily and was not […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 63

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O’Sullivan to have his day in Parliament on Tuesday

Forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to testify in person before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee probing alleged corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system. O'Sullivan had previously requested to appear virtually before the committee from London, citing security concerns.  However, Members of Parliament rejected the request, accusing him of undermining the committee’s work. The controversial investigator's decision to physically appear comes a week after the Speaker of […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 20

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Mogotsi is a con artist, Cele an extortionist: Matlala

Attempted murder accused,  Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has accused former police minister, Bheki Cele, of extortion and North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, of being a con artist. Matlala made the claims while appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS). He admitted to making several payments to both men, saying they took advantage of what he described as his "generosity." […]

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Matlala claims he paid former police minister Cele R500k

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has accused former police minister Bheki Cele of accepting R500,000 in cash in exchange for helping him resolve issues with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility on Wednesday, Matlala said he paid Cele in two instalments — R300,000 and R200,000 — after the former minister allegedly intervened to assist him following a […]

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Matlala to testify before Ad Hoc committee on Wednesday

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee has confirmed that attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will testify as scheduled on Wednesday. Committee chair, Soviet Lekganyane, said proceedings will begin at 11am and could extend over several days. "As it stands now, we are here this week to feature Mr. Matlala together with his legal representative. They are available. The announcement we made here is that they have requested that we start at 11," […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 87

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Madlanga Commission | Shadrack Sibiya alleged ally wants to plead his case

Madlanga Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, has confirmed that efforts are underway to secure testimony from alleged car theft and hijacking suspect Stuart James Scharnick. James’ name surfaced this week after Crime Intelligence Head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo revealed his alleged close ties to suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The 18-time offender is reportedly the registered owner of a Toyota Hilux bakkie that Sibiya was frequently seen driving late last […]

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