‘Hangwani Maumela is my friend,’ Cat Matlala tells Madlanga Commission
But Matlala stopped short of discussing the relationship in greater detail, saying matters involving Maumela were currently being investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has mandated that Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's supplementary affidavit must be submitted by Friday. Additionally, his replying affidavit and heads of argument are due by Saturday. Matlala, a key figure in the inquiry, including the Medicare24 Tshwane District tender and his connections to senior police officers and criminal syndicates, appeared before the commission on Monday.
He has chosen to refuse testimony on certain matters, invoking his right against self-incrimination. Matlala is set to return to the commission for further questioning on Monday and Tuesday.
During the ruling, Commission Chairperson retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga stated, "The replying affidavit and heads of argument must be filed by Mr Matlala at 18 hours on the 22nd of August 2026, and the evidence leaders must file their heads of argument by 1800 hours." Matlala claims that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu wanted suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence Head Feroz Khan to become head of the division.
He says he learned of this alleged plan from former Police Minister Bheki Cele, who informed him that Mchunu, on special leave, wished to remove Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo and replace him with Khan.
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