Vusimuzi Cat Matlala

Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp’s detail Matlala’s links to Mchunu and top cops

Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission has exposed the complex and often tense relationship between controversial businessman, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, and his alleged associate, North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi. Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, testifying for a second day on Tuesday, presented WhatsApp messages showing that Matlala, with Mogotsi’s assistance, secured four tables at this year’s Progressive Business Forum Presidential Gala Dinner hosted by President […]

September 30, 2025 109

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“The Big 5” | Crime Intelligence chief reveals cartel links to SA’s justice system

Embattled Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, has revealed that a drug cartel known as "the Big 5" has infiltrated South Africa’s justice system by recruiting officials at entry level. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, which is probing political and criminal infiltration in the judiciary, Khumalo named two alleged leaders of the cartel: Katiso “KT” Molefe and controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Khumalo told the commission that the Big 5 has […]

September 29, 2025 436

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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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Madlanga Commission | KZN top cop blows whistle on criminal syndicates and media complicity

In a series of explosive testimonies at the Madlanga Commission, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, laid bare a web of alleged criminal infiltration, political interference, and even media complicity within South Africa's justice and law enforcement structures. The Commissioner concluded the first round of his testimony on Friday, standing by his explosive July briefing. He alleged that powerful syndicates—including drug cartels and politically connected individuals—have infiltrated law enforcement and government […]

September 19, 2025 46

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi: Law enforcement bent rules for Matlala

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed that some of the vehicles used by controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala for personal use, are registered to the Ekurhuleni municipality. Testifying on Thursday, Mkhwanazi said Matlala has long enjoyed undue privilege from law enforcement, with Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly registering the vehicles on his behalf and fitting them with municipal blue lights. As he concluded […]

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