South Africa: Courts and Commissions - Matlala Returns to Hot Seat

South Africa: Courts and Commissions - Matlala Returns to Hot Seat

Vusimuzi Matlala is expected to answer more questions about senior police officials and his alleged links to the criminal underworld at the Madlanga Commission. A 22-year-old suspect charged with murdering boxing champion Zolani Tete and attempting to murder a woman is expected in court on Monday.

‘Cat’ Matlala continues testimony at Madlanga commission

Alleged kingpin Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is resuming his testimony on Monday

Matlala denies close ties with other cartel suspects

Matlala denies close ties with other cartel suspects Zandile.Khumalo Mon, 08/24/2026 - 21:05 JOHANNESBURG - Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala insists he has no personal or professional relationship with Ignatius Mothakathi.Mothakathi's name surfaced during testimonies at the Madlanga Commission as part of the so-called Big Five cartel."I know Ignatius Mothakathi, Katiso Molefe by virtue of being introduced to them by Msibi whom I rendered services with, n…

Madlanga Commission to hear Matlala’s application despite legal team’s request for more time - Inside Politics

By Thapelo Molefe The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has ruled that it will proceed with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s application this afternoon challenging the questions he may be required to answer, despite his lawyers asking for more time to prepare. Commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga made the ruling on Monday after Matlala’s legal team asked for the matter to stand down until Tuesday so they could finalis…

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala Back In The Hot Seat At Madlanga Commission

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Courts and commissions: Matlala returns to hot seat

By Palesa Matlala Vusimuzi Matlala is expected to answer more questions about senior police officials and his alleged links to the criminal underworld at the Madlanga Commission. A 22-year-old suspect charged with murdering boxing champion Zolani Tete and attempting to murder a woman is expected in court on Monday. It is another packed Monday in South Africa’s courts and commissions, with major criminal cases and inquiries back in the spotligh…