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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will testify despite fire alarm - Madlanga Commission

Tshwane Emergency Services firefighters responded to the scene, while a heavy police presence remained at the venue. No injuries were reported.

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will testify despite fire alarm - Madlanga Commission

On Monday morning, the commission faced a sudden fire alarm at its hearing venue in Brigitte Mabandla College, forcing the temporary evacuation of the proceedings. The alert was brief but caused significant disruption to the scheduled testimony of alleged criminal boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Despite the emergency, the commission confirmed the hearing would continue, with spokesperson Jeremy Michaels assuring those present that the building was safe and Matlala was inside.

Tshwane Emergency Services firefighters and a heavy police presence responded to the scene, while the alarm's cause and safety of the building were investigated. Matlala's appearance before the commission, already a focal point of public and media interest, was now compounded by the unexpected interruption.

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