Vusimuzi Cat Matlala
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is an individual associated with allegations of underworld connections and has been in the news due to claims that he was funding ANC treasurer general Gwen Ramokgopa, which she vehemently denied.
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Recent news mentions
Vusimuzi Cat Matlala is an alleged leader of the Big 5 Cartel who contacted Lesetja Senona after his home was raided.
I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-28
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala alleges he was caught in infighting between former police minister Bheki Cele and his successor, suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu.
Matlala paid Bheki Cele R500 000 for police protection – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-28
Mogotsi testified at the commission where those implicated in corruption in the criminal justice system will respond, including Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.
Brown Mogotsi a ‘professional liar’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-21
Senior police officials have accused murder co-accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala of instigating Mchunu to disband the task team.
Handover of 121 dockets to the South African Police Service was ‘messy’, Madlanga commission hears – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-17
Vusimuzi Cat Matlala is alleged to be a leader of the 'Big Five' cartel linked to the murder investigation of Armand Swart.
‘15 missing cartridge cases removed from ballistic report in Matlala and Molefe murder case’, says forensic expert – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-27
Vusimuzi Cat Matlala was mentioned in allegations regarding funding and connections to the ANC.
“I was hurt” by being associated with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-23
