Cat Matlala

Matlala Trial | Fortuner tracking data under fire as defence challenges State’s case

The State has provisionally closed its case in the trial-within-a-trial involving alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his four co-accused, but a dispute over whether prosecutors can reopen their case is already emerging. The State has reserved the right to apply to reopen its case after expert witnesses give evidence. At the centre of the proceedings is the lawfulness of Musa Kekana’s arrest in April 2024, with the defence […]

September 14, 2026 84

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Madlanga Commission | Matlala accused of misleading inquiry about business dealings

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, came under intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, with evidence leaders accusing him of being evasive about his business dealings and multimillion-rand payments linked to controversial businessman, Morgan Maumela. Matlala returned to the witness stand on Tuesday as the commission delved deeper into his financial affairs, focusing on the flow of money linked to lucrative tenders awarded to his companies. He told […]

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Matlala trial begins with not guilty pleas as State prepares to call first witness

The trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and his four co-accused officially got underway in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, with all five pleading not guilty to 25 charges as the State prepares to call businessman, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, as its first witness. The accused face charges including attempted murder, fraud and money laundering linked to three alleged hit plots between August 2022 and January 2024. The […]

July 20, 2026 89

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Madlanga Commission | Inquiry underscores importance of journalism amid allegations against Khan

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has highlighted the importance of a free press while warning of the dangers of journalists face when exposing alleged misconduct involving Crime Intelligence officials. The commission on Monday continued reading evidence into the record against suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Feroz Khan, in his absence. Khan remains in hospital after surviving an apparent assassination attempt two weeks ago. Among the evidence presented were messages allegedly […]

July 6, 2026 183

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“There is a greater motive” – Masemola claims witch-hunt against him

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he believes there is a witch-hunt aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Masemola made the remarks after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where he faces charges linked to the alleged unlawful awarding of a R360 million SAPS tender to Medicare24 in 2024. Speaking outside court, Masemola suggested a smear campaign is being orchestrated against him. Masemola maintains that there is more […]

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