Revo Spies
Revo Spies is a former deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission regarding the controversial outsourcing of law enforcement to private security firms, including Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's company. His testimony revealed significant concerns about the legality and efficacy of these arrangements, particularly the unlawful powers granted to private entities and the implications for public safety and accountability within the police force.
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Revo Spies is the then-deputy chief of police who testified about Cat VIP's operations and alleged unlawful activities within the EMPD.
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-04
Revo Spies is the then EMPD deputy chief of police who raised complaints about Mkhwanazi's actions.
EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-03Revo Spies testified about an unlawful memorandum of understanding with Matlala's security company.
Matlala’s VIP Protection ‘ran’ Ekurhuleni police – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
Former EMPD deputy police chief Revo Spies testified about Matlala's company outsourcing law enforcement.
EMPD officials were afraid to suspend brigadier who authorised Matlala’s blue lights – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-12
Revo Spies testified about the problematic arrangements between the EMPD and Matlala's security company.
Ekurhuleni outsourced law enforcement to Matlala’s company, Madlanga commission hears – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-10