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Madlanga Commission | Khumalo links Sibiya to alleged car theft suspect

Crime Intelligence Head, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, has made explosive revelations linking suspended SAPS deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to an alleged car theft and hijacking suspect. Khumalo returned to the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, presenting CCTV footage showing Sibiya driving a vehicle registered in the name of Schanick Stuart James — a man with an extensive criminal record. The commission is probing allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption […]

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Brown Mogotsi’s alleged ‘attempted hit’ sparks suspicion

Questions remain over the whereabouts of controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi, after he allegedly survived an attempt on his life. Police say Mogotsi has not been cooperating with authorities, following the incident. It is reported that his vehicle came under a hail of bullets in Vosloorus last night. National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Mogotsi told officers he was being followed by a white bakkie while driving alone. He was expected […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 75

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Former top cop Riah Phiyega denies knowing or meeting Matlala

  Former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting or knowing alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. This, follows testimony at the Madlanga Commission, where Witness C — involved in Matlala’s arrest in May — claimed Matlala told police he had been at Phiyega’s Midrand home shortly before being apprehended. The commission has been tasked with probing the allegations of political interference and corruption in South Africa's criminal […]

todayOctober 31, 2025 69

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Madlanga Commission | Witness claims Cat Matlala funded Sibiya’s son’s wedding

The Madlanga Commission has heard a recording allegedly of controversial businessman and alleged underworld boss, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, claiming he paid R300,000 towards suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya’s son’s wedding. Witness C, a forensic investigator linked to the KwaZulu Natal Political Killings Task Team, presented excerpts of recorded conversations with Matlala made after his arrest in May 2023. Police had arrested Matlala after his car suffered a flat […]

todayOctober 30, 2025 375

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‘Cat’ Matlala to spend more time behind bars

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has once again lost his bid for freedom. The High Court in Johannesburg on Monday dismissed his application challenging the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. Matlala, accused of orchestrating a botched attack on his ex-girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane, which left her injured and a friend with a serious spinal injury — had requested R100,000 bail with house arrest conditions. The […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 193

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Madlanga Commission | Witness C says Matlala bragged about SAPS ties

Witness C says Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, bragged about having close ties with senior SAPS officials during a search of his residence. Testifying anonymously before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, the witness detailed his encounter with the attempted murder suspect — accused of embedding himself within the upper ranks of the police. Matlala is also suspected of orchestrating the 2024 kidnapping of Pretoria businessman and farmer, Jerry Boshoga, who vanished in […]

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I know ‘Cat’ Matlala very well: Cele

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has alleged that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, was financing Senzo Mchunu's campaign to become the ANC's next president or deputy. Cele is leaving no stone unturned as he testified before Parliament's ad-hoc committee probing KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations made on July 6. Cele, who was the police minister between 2018 and 2024, is expected to shed some light on the […]

todayOctober 23, 2025 98

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Resignation from UJ not an admission of guilt: Rafadi

Private investigator and crime expert, Calvin Rafadi, says his resignation from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) should not be seen as an admission of guilt. Rafadi, who recently stepped down as a research associate at the institution, has been implicated in proceedings before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Witness X, whose identity was withheld due to safety concerns, told the commission that Rafadi allegedly sought favours from attempted murder accused, […]

todayOctober 21, 2025 114

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Judgment looms in ‘Cat’ Matlala bail appeal

The Johannesburg High Court is expected to deliver judgment in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s, bail appeal either on Friday or Monday. Matlala turned to the High Court on Monday after the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court denied him bail last month, citing concerns that he might flee or interfere with witnesses. The 49-year-old tenderpreneur is accused of orchestrating the failed assassination of his former girlfriend, media personality Tebogo Thobejane, in 2023 […]

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