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Matlala denies knowing Mchunu, says he hates alleged fixer Mogotsi

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala denies ever meeting suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu, refuting claims that Mchunu disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) at his request. Matlala also reveals his strong dislike for alleged fixer Brown Mogotsi, whom he claims caused him many problems.

Matlala denies knowing Mchunu, says he hates alleged fixer Mogotsi

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele testified before the Madlanga Commission that alleged cartel member Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala claimed Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, the head of Crime Intelligence, was targeted for removal and a replacement by General Khumalo. According to Matlala, Cele informed him that Mchunu wished to fire Khumalo and replace him with Feroz Khan, the deputy.

Matlala further explained that Cele believed the political fixer Brown Mogotsi, who was connected to Mchunu, could provide a route to the minister. Matlala, despite his distrust of Mogotsi, provided him with R150,000 and paid for his flights, as Cele believed the money trail would lead to Mchunu.

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