I don’t know and I have never met Mchunu: Matlala

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, the businessman and attempted murder accused, testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that he is unaware of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and has never had an encounter with him. Mchunu, currently on leave of absence following the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), is under investigation for his alleged connections to Matlala. It is claimed that Matlala made monetary donations to Mchunu in return for political favors and state contracts.

Advocate Mahlape Sello represented Matlala during his testimony, questioning him about any gifts or sponsorship offered to Mchunu, either directly or indirectly. Sello asked, "Confining ourselves to Minister Mchunu, if you look at paragraph 2.2.6 of the notice, do you confirm that you have not taken any step that constitutes an offer of gift or sponsorship to Minister Mchunu, whether directly or indirectly? Is that your position?" Matlala firmly responded, "No, I've never, yes."

Furthermore, Matlala stated that he had met KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi once, but emphasized that their meeting pertained to a tender with the South African Police Service (SAPS). He declared, "I’m saying I cannot provide any details because my meeting with General Mkhwanazi has to do with the tender that I had with SAPS. Which now I'm attending court, and I'm charged in that matter."