Gxasheka admits 'Cat' Matlala's wife defrauded Ekurhuleni metro

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The Madlanga Commission has heard damning evidence that Tsakane Matlala, wife of alleged crime figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, defrauded the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality of more than R3.7 million through a controversial skills development tender. Appearing before the commission, evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson revealed that Buena Vista Learning Academy secured a 2023 municipal contract despite not being a registered or accredi…

Gxasheka admits 'Cat' Matlala's wife defrauded Ekurhuleni metro

Gxasheka admits 'Cat' Matlala's wife defrauded Ekurhuleni metro Zandile.Khumalo Fri, 02/27/2026 - 20:17 PRETORIA - Advocate Matthew Chaskalson has shown the Madlanga Commission evidence of how Vusimuzi Matlala’s wife was awarded a tender by the city of Ekhuruleni despite several red flags.The evidence leader said Tsakane Baloyi was awarded a contract in 2023 - dealing with skills development in the metro.This was done just one week prior to the…

Gxasheka concedes multiple red flags in Ekurhuleni tenders linked to Matlala's wife

By Johnathan Paoli Suspended human resources head Linda Gxasheka has acknowledged that a controversial R230-million skills development tender awarded by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality was riddled with warning signs that should have triggered disqualification during adjudication. Testifying on Friday before the Madlanga Commission, Gxasheka agreed under questioning that numerous anomalies linked to service provider Buena Vista Learning …

Ekurhuleni HR boss concedes irregularities in contract awarded to 'Cat' Matlala’s wife

The City of Ekurhuleni came under renewed scrutiny on Friday as suspended HR head Linda Gxasheka testified before the Madlanga commission.