How Former Police Minister Cele Helped Matlala Retrieve Firearms and Halt SAPS Probe

Criminal couture? Outrage as Cat Matlala rocks R25k Fendi and Burberry outfit at ad hoc committee

When Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala's appearance at the Ad Hoc Committee, it isn't  just his rap sheet that had everyone whispering, but his drip

Matlala’s testimony takes explosive turn with claim of R500,000 cash payment to Bheki Cele

Matlala says he was caught between Cele and Mchunu – The Mail & Guardian

Murder-accused and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the ad hoc committee on Wednesday that he found himself trapped between two warring centres of power inside the South African Police Service (SAPS) — suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu and his predecessor Bheki Cele. Matlala, who faces charges linked to organised crime networks in Gauteng, said he made large cash payments to both men, not being aware that th…

Bheki Cele actually demanded R1 million, claims Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala

By Johnathan Paoli In explosive testimony before Parliament’s ad-hoc committee, corruption-accused businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has claimed that former police minister Bheki Cele in fact demanded R1 million from him, money allegedly withdrawn from a Medicare24 account and delivered in Woolworths shopping bags. Proceedings resumed at Kgosi Mampuru II Prison shortly on Thursday morning, with committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane greeting m…

Ad Hoc Committee, Day 2, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala Testimony

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Matlala questions motive behind raids, arrest

Matlala questions motive behind raids, arrest Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 11/27/2025 - 07:00 PRETORIA - Alleged crime cartel boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is using his testimony at the Ad Hoc Committee to throw shade on police officials.He detailed bribes paid to former police Minister Bheki Cele.He claims the charges laid against him and the raids carried out on his home are politically motivated.READ: Matlala says he gave Cele R500,000Matlala says …