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Madlanga Commission | Carrim grilled over dealings with Matlala and Maumela

Controversial North West businessman, Suleiman Carrim, says he had never met Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala before the latter allegedly approached him for a loan to finance operations linked to his SAPS Medicare 24 tender in 2024. Carrim is testied before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, that his dealings with Matlala were, at the time, purely commercial and that it was the first time he had engaged with him in business. He […]

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Madlanga Commission | I was unaware of the serious allegations against Matlala: Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has told the Madlanga Commission that when he met alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in 2024, he was unaware of the extent and seriousness of the criminal allegations against him. Sibiya returned to commission for his fourth day of testimony on Monday, where he faces allegations that he received financial favours from Matlala in exchange for influencing matters within the South African […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness F admits receiving funds from Matlala, names Musa Khawula

Witness F has told the Madlanga Commission that he never received money from alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, for improper purposes, insisting that all payments were linked to specific services rendered. Testifying before the commission on Wednesday, Witness F did not deny receiving money from Matlala on more than one occasion, but maintained that the funds were either for assisting with repairs to Matlala’s boats and jet skis, or […]

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Ramaphosa’s nephew implicated in R2bn Tembisa Hospital graft probe

Businessman and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nephew, Hangwani Maumela, is once again under scrutiny following an explosive Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) report on the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal. The SIU uncovered three major syndicates responsible for looting over R2 billion intended for public healthcare, including one directly linked to Maumela. He is reported to have secured contracts worth R816 million, with luxury assets valued at around R520 million. These assets have […]

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