Vusimuzi Matlala

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi rejects kickback claims in precious stones case

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied allegations that he received money linked to the alleged theft of precious stones in February 2023. This follows testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday by Witness K, who alleged that she shared R110,000 with Mkhwanazi and three other individuals after they planned to steal sugilite stones valued at an estimated R14.9 million from their owner. Testifying on […]

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Madlanga Commission | Video and chats link Matlala to alleged cocaine supply to van Wyk

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence of a video reportedly sent by alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, had sent to Medicare24 CEO, Michael 'Mike' van Wyk, of six cocaine bricks. Proceedings continued on Monday with evidence against van Wyk after he failed to testify, allegedly due to a panic attack that led to his admission to Jacaranda Hospital's psychiatric ward over the weekend. The cocaine bricks, branded with the […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness I alleges plot to discredit his testimony

Witness I says he has received multiple calls informing him that senior Hawks officials are unhappy with his testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The witness, who resumed his in-camera testimony on Wednesday, has so far outlined his version of events surrounding the controversial July 2021 Aeroton drug-bust, as well as alleged links between some officials and controversial figures. In a startling revelation, Witness I told the commission that a colleague […]

todayJune 10, 2026 143 1

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State says 90% of evidence disclosed in Matlala case as defence prepares bid to compel records

  The State says it has now handed over most of the outstanding evidence requested by the defence in the case involving alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, with prosecutors telling the Johannesburg High Court that only a handful of issues remain unresolved. Matlala and his co-accused appeared in court on Thursday in connection with multiple charges linked to alleged shootings between 2022 and 2024. According to […]

todayMay 7, 2026 91

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Ramaphosa suspends Masemola amid corruption charges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension, amid mounting pressure over charges linked to a controversial police tender. Masemola faces charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in connection with a multi-million rand SAPS contract awarded to a company linked to alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. He is expected back in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on 13 May alongside Matlala and 12 […]

todayApril 23, 2026 120

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Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to suspend police commissioner

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting calls from political parties, Parliament and civil society to suspend National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, following his recent court appearance. The country’s top cop faces four charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), linked to a controversial R360 million tender awarded to a company associated with alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Masemola is expected to return to the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on […]

todayApril 22, 2026 92

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Carrim hospitalised ahead of return to Madlanga Commission

African National Congress (ANC) regional treasurer and North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, has reportedly been hospitalised following a suspected heart attack, allegedly suffered while at the gym. Carrim was expected to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission later this week. The controversial businessman's previous attempt to have his testimony in-camera was denied by the commission's chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. During his last appearance, Carrim told the commission that he […]

todayApril 13, 2026 126

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp exchanges between Mkhwanazi and Nkosi come under scrutiny

The Madlanga Commission has heard that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, exchanged WhatsApp messages with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi on the night Crime Intelligence head, General Dumisani Khumalo, was arrested. This was revealed as Nkosi was questioned by the commission on Tuesday about his interactions with Mkhwanazi, with evidence indicating frequent communication between the pair. Screenshots presented at the commission show a series of voice calls between the two, most of […]

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