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No honour among them: Big Five leaders, Katiso “KT” Molefe, Steve Motsumi, Andrew “King Nyambose” Mthethwa, Ignatius Mothakathi and Jotham
“King Mswazi” Msibi.

Former Hawks head denies knowing Big Five cartel

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that he had no knowledge of the 'Big Five' cartel or its leaders, denying allegations of improper interference…

Matlala pins blame on Mkhwanazi

Testifying before the commission of inquiry, alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala challenged KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's version of their secret…

Matlala denies improper links to former KZN Hawks head Senona

Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that his relationship with former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona was strictly 'brotherly',…

Matlala denies links to alleged Big Five cartel leaders Msibi and Motsumi

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has denied having close ties to alleged Big Five cartel leaders Jotham Msibi and Steven Motsumi, despite WhatsApp records presented at the Madlanga…

Sweetheart deal: Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala agreed to be called by the  state to testify in subsequent cases, including against his co-accused. Photo: File

Matlala remains mum on police connections

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refused to answer questions regarding his ties to top SAPS officials and pending IDAC investigations, asserting his right against self-incrimination.

Taxi boss Msibi, Motsumi, KT Molefe and Sergeant Nkosi plotted to sell phone-grabbers to eSwatini

Evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson detailed WhatsApp exchanges involving taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi in which they discussed an alleged plan to…