Cat Matlala to testify under subpoena at Madlanga Commission this week
In July 2026, the Madlanga Commission reluctantly postponed Matlala's testimony for the second time.
The Madlanga Commission is set to hear testimony from corruption‑accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala this week. His appearance has been brought forward from a previously postponed date of 1 September 2026. The commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, stated that Matlala is expected to testify at 9:30am on Monday and continue on Tuesday.
This hearing is a crucial part of the commission's investigation into allegations of political interference, criminality, and corruption within the criminal justice system. Matlala is at the center of these allegations, and his testimony is expected to provide valuable insights into the ongoing inquiry.
Matlala's legal team argued for the postponement of his testimony due to ongoing legal proceedings against his client, Tebogo Thobejane, as well as other serious charges against him. These charges include 11 counts of attempted murder related to the failed assassinations of Thobejane, taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung, also known as DJ Vettys.
Advocate Annelene van den Heever, representing Matlala, expressed concerns that the postponement would make it difficult for his client to address all the allegations being presented. She argued that it would be unfair to present his responses in piecemeal fashion, as Matlala might invoke his constitutional right to remain silent and not answer certain questions.
Van den Heever insisted that her client was being unfairly portrayed as a mastermind by the commission, and that the legal team needed to review the contents of the negotiations with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac).
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