Vusimuzi Matlala
South AfricabusinessmanMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman who was previously awarded a lucrative contract with the South African police. He has recently come under scrutiny following his arrest for attempted murder in May and allegations of financial ties to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is accused of receiving support for his political career from Matlala.
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Masemola was added as a co-accused with Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and charged with flouting the public finance management act as the South African Police Service chief accounting officer.
Idac investigated police commissioner Masemola without required complaint referralSouth Africa· 2026-08-11
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala name-dropped and sought protection from police minister Senzo Mchunu after his arrest.
The women holding power to accountSouth Africa· 2026-08-07
Matlala is an alleged kingpin involved in the R360 million Medicare24 case.
Prosecutor turns on former Idac chiefSouth Africa· 2026-07-31
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala faces fraud and corruption charges in the Medicare24 tender case.
Madlanga questions why Fannie Masemola was charged with Cat Matlala in R360m tender caseSouth Africa· 2026-07-29
Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman on trial for attempted murder and owner of CAT VIP Protection Services.
EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi granted bail in third criminal caseSouth Africa· 2026-07-21
Vusimuzi Matlala was involved in allegations of collusion and corruption regarding a tender awarded to his company.
Khumalo was not arrested because of his role in the PKTT, says JohnsonSouth Africa· 2026-07-21
Vusimuzi Matlala is on trial for multiple charges including attempted murder and conspiracy.
Matlala attempted murder trial to run until 18 SeptemberSouth Africa· 2026-07-20
Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman and alleged criminal kingpin associated with Mkhwanazi's irregular memorandum of understanding.
EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi and Witness K bail hearing set for WednesdaySouth Africa· 2026-07-20Vusimuzi Matlala withdrew from a plea and sentencing agreement after the court declared it null and void.
‘Cat’ Matlala withdraws from plea deal as court declares agreement null and voidSouth Africa· 2026-07-13
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is a businessman and alleged cartel figure involved in the blue-light scandal.
Madlanga cracks down on officialsSouth Africa· 2026-07-10
Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman arrested in connection with the investigation into police corruption.
SAPS at war with itself a year after Mkhwanazi's explosive 6 July briefingSouth Africa· 2026-07-06
Vusimuzi Matlala is set to testify before the commission.
Assassination claims and medical certificates test Madlanga CommissionSouth Africa· 2026-07-03
Vusimuzi Matlala is set to appear before the Madlanga commission to testify about his alleged involvement in police corruption and criminality within the justice system.
Matlala’s day at the Madlanga commissionSouth Africa· 2026-07-02
Businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has until 13 July to decide whether to accept a revised plea agreement that would see him serve an effective 12-year prison sentence.
Matlala still deciding whether to accept revised 12-year plea dealSouth Africa· 2026-07-02
Matlala has since entered into an eight-year plea agreement and will testify as a section 204 witness for the state.
Senona and Matjeng latest casualties of Madlanga CommissionSouth Africa· 2026-07-01
Vusimuzi Matlala has pleaded guilty to fraud, corruption and money laundering charges linked to the R360 million South African Police Service healthcare Medicare24 tender.
Matlala secures eight-year plea deal as state witnessSouth Africa· 2026-06-26
Vusimuzi Matlala had applied for a police clearance certificate in June 2021, despite having a criminal record.
Mkhwanazi admits Matlala police clearance certificate was fraudulentSouth Africa· 2026-06-24Vusimuzi Matlala is an alleged leader of the Big 5 cartel mentioned in connection with Lesetja Senona's testimony.
Mkhwanazi and KZN Hawks boss at odds over office removal – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-02-02
Vusimuzi Matlala is alleged to be the leader of the Gauteng-based so-called Big 5 cartel and has been implicated in various criminal activities.
KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman who was involved in a meeting with Mkhwanazi facilitated by Sesona.
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-27
Vusimuzi Matlala is alleged to be the leader of the Big Five cartel and is involved in a corruption investigation.
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss denies leaking information to “Cat” Matlala – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-27
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is the alleged leader of the Big Five cartel and is facing murder charges related to his business dealings.
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-04
Vusimuzi Matlala is the owner of Cat VIP Protection Services, which provided security support to the EMPD.
EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-03Vusimuzi Matlala is a murder suspect and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel, concerned about incriminating himself while testifying before parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption.
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala afraid of incriminating himself before parliament’s ad hoc committee – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-26
Businessman Vusimuzi Matlala has denied any improper relationship with deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya while reporting irregularities involving his company.
Matlala denies connection to deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-26
Vusimuzi Matlala is a murder-accused and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel who testified about his interactions with police ministers Cele and Mchunu.
Matlala says he was caught between Cele and Mchunu – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-26Vusimuzi Matlala is alleged to be the leader of the Big Five cartel and involved in a R360 million police healthcare tender.
Police informant Brown Mogotsi says Mkhwanazi is a CIA spy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-18
Vusimuzi Matlala is accused of leading the Big Five cartel and influencing the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department.
Matlala’s VIP Protection ‘ran’ Ekurhuleni police – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is a businessman and murder-accused linked to the blue lights scandal.
EMPD officials were afraid to suspend brigadier who authorised Matlala’s blue lights – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-12
Vusimuzi Matlala is the alleged leader of the Big Five cartel involved in illegal contracts and bribery.
Phala Phala under review, but not at my desk – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-11
