The Man at the Centre of the Mkhwanazi, Mchunu Storm: Who Is Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala?

The man at the centre of the Mkhwanazi, Mchunu storm: Who is Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala?

UPDATE: Police Minister Senzo Mchunu denies ties to tenderpreneur at heart of explosive SAPS corruption scandal

Police Minister Mchunu denies involvement in SAPS tender scandal linked to murder-accused Matlala as explosive political allegations mount.

Police minister denies association with Matlala and Mogotsi

Police Minister Denies Ties to Controversial Businessman as Calls Grow for Inquiry into SAPS Corruption

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has firmly denied ever meeting controversial businessman Vusimuzi “CAT” Matlala, following allegations of improper connections. In a statement released today, Mchunu stated: “The Minister did, however, initiate a review of the SAPS tender awarded to [Matlala] when suspicions of possible wrongdoing surfaced. It was the same tender which has since been terminated.” The denial comes amid explosive claims by KwaZulu-Nata…

Police Minister denies links to alleged underworld figure “Cat” Matlala

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied knowing a man who appears to be at the centre of allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.   Mkhwanazi opened a can of worms on Sunday when he accused Mchunu and other senior police officials of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system.   WATCH: Top cops accused of undermining police work, political interference & corruption   The damning allegati…