Five quick takes on Matlala’s meeting with Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Alleged cartel member Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala testified at the Madlanga commission regarding his attempted meeting with KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Matlala claimed that former police minister Bheki Cele had facilitated the meeting attempt, which was ultimately cancelled.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights potential high-level political and police corruption in South Africa, raising questions about the relationship between law enforcement and alleged criminal figures.
During his testimony at the Madlanga commission on Wednesday, alleged cartel member Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala revealed that when he met with KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in April 2025, it was not the first time an effort had been made to set up a meeting between the two.
The article reports on testimony provided at a formal commission without injecting editorial opinion or loaded language.
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