Vusimuzi Matlala
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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 4 | 3.50 | 1.50% | +20% | 59,308,690 | 1,066,224 | $350,000 | 6,292$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 52,366 | $2,700,000 | 2,083$ |
| Totals | 6 | 127,194,701 | 1,118,590 | $3,050,000 | 8,375$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is also implicated in the allegations surrounding Katiso Molefe.
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South Africa:
Vusimuzi Matlala was allegedly protected by Mchunu according to police commissioner Mkhwanazi.
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United Kingdom:
Vusimuzi Matlala had a lucrative contract with the police before it was abruptly cancelled when he was arrested for attempted murder in May.
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South Africa:
Mkhwanazi alleged that Mchunu conspired with politically connected businesspeople, including a murder accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
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South Africa:
Matlala, who was arrested in May on attempted murder charges, had been awarded a police tender in 2024.
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United Kingdom:
Vusimuzi Matlala had a lucrative contract with the police before it was cancelled when he was arrested for attempted murder.
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