‘Cat’ Matlala tells Madlanga Commission how ex-Hawks Senona boss lent him R20,000
According to Matlala, the two first met at Senona’s wedding in Soshanguve in 2019 before becoming closer two years later at a funeral linked to late taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi.
Former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Lesetja Senona has lent alleged cartel leader Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala R20,000 after police raided Matlala's Pretoria property and seized his phones in 2024, according to Matlala's testimony to the Madlanga Commission. Matlala described Senona as an "older brother" and revealed that the two first met at Senona's wedding in Soshanguve in 2019.
Their relationship grew closer two years later at a funeral linked to late taxi boss Jotham "King Mswazi" Msibi, which is when Matlala discovered Senona's association with the Hawks. During the 2024 raid, the seizure of his phones left Matlala unable to make transactions, prompting him to seek financial assistance from Senona. The former Hawks officer provided the requested R20,000, enabling Matlala to continue his dealings with Senona, who resigned from the Hawks in June.
Matlala's testimony has shed light on the personal and financial aspects of his relationship with the ex-police officer.
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