Matlala fraud and corruption case postponed to November as prosecutors review R228m police tender
According to prosecutor Saneel Manilal, the National Director of Public Prosecutions ordered a full review.
On 29 September 2026, the case of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 15 co-accused was put on hold as prosecutors prepare to review a R228 million police wellness tender. The accused, who include two companies associated with Matlala, face charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. Prosecution review team leader Saneel Manilal informed the court that National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Andy Mothibi ordered the assessment team to examine the entire case.
The review team had already assessed the portion of the case involving suspended police commissioner Fannie Masemola, and will reconvene on 8 October to continue their work. Manilal requested additional time after the 8th of October to allow the assessment team to compile their recommendations to the NDPP. With Masemola’s charges withdrawn on 22 September, Matlala's case was subsequently joined with the others in court on 25 September.
However, Matlala's lawyer raised concerns as he would be unavailable for the original hearing date of 17 November due to a trial running throughout the fourth term. Manilal argued that the other 15 accused parties had agreed to the original date, and proposed postponing the case for approximately a month after the 8th of October for the assessment team to finalize their report.
The court agreed to this request, and a warrant was issued for accused number 10, who cited illness and presented a medical certificate.
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