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An anonymous police officer attached to the South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau has told the Madlanga commission that his stay at a property belonging to businessman and alleged Big Five cartel leader Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala was being used to undermine his credibility. (EFF/X)
CRIME AND JUSTICE

Matlala trial turns to evidence on Kekana’s arrest

State witness Sergeant Mayisela Ledwaba has taken the stand in the Johannesburg High Court as the trial-within-a-trial continues into the legality of alleged hitman Musa Kekana's…

  • Amahle Banda
2 min read
VUSIMUZI MATLALA

Matlala refuses to answer Medicare24 questions at Madlanga Commission

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala asserted privilege over the R360 million Medicare24 contract and denied any connection with suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu and deputy crime…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read
Power struggle: Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala alleges he was caught in infighting between former police minister Bheki Cele and his successor, suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: GCIS
CRIME

Matlala attempted murder trial to run until 18 September

The high-profile attempted murder trial of businessman and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused, including his wife, is scheduled for 30 court…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
Murder-accused and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. (EFF/X)
CRIME

Cat Matlala’s attempted murder case faces further postponement

Businessman and alleged Big Five cartel leader Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's attempted murder case faces further delays as the defence requests multiple postponements. Matlala and his…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read