Madlanga Commission | Matlala admits to past prison sentence
Cat Matlala is being questioned about his relationship with senior police officers.
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, a suspected cartel leader, has acknowledged to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that he has previously spent time in prison. The inquiry is examining Matlala's connections to high-ranking police officials, his business relationships with the state, and his alleged involvement with criminal organizations.
Moreover, he is under scrutiny regarding the contentious Medicare 24 Tshwane Districts contract and the suspected criminal activities of a cartel. Matlala was apprehended last year on charges of attempting to murder multiple individuals and is currently detained at Kgosi Mampuru prison.
Matlala informed the commission that he is currently facing two separate charges awaiting resolution. One matter is currently before the High Court of South Africa, while he is also being indicted for attempted murder and money laundering in a Specialized Commercial Crimes Court. The proceedings were initially planned for September 1st, but have now been accelerated to take place on Monday and Tuesday.
The commission's spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, assured the public that adequate security measures have been implemented to ensure that Matlala's testimony will be conducted without any disruptions.
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