Vusimuzi Matlala
South AfricabusinessmanMale2.6Global 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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Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is an alleged underworld figure who sought assistance from Sibiya.
Rot of the top copsSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Vusimuzi Matlala is alleged to be a cartel leader involved in a fraud and corruption case.
Cat Matlala’s wife charged with fraud as SIU cracks down on private security regulatorSouth Africa· 2026-09-23
Vusimuzi Matlala has been charged with attempted murder and other serious charges including fraud.
Top South African police officer charged with raping woman, 18, and grooming 16-year-old girl | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2026-09-23
Sibiya conceded to have met Vusimuzi 'CAT' Matlala who required assistance in the Medicare24 contract.
Top cop Sibiya detained on charges of sexual grooming and rapeSouth Africa· 2026-09-22
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is the alleged leader of the Big 5 cartel and a co-accused in the criminal case involving Fannie Masemola.
Masemola charges withdrawn as NPA investigates IDACSouth Africa· 2026-09-22
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is alleged to have attempted to kill Joe Sibanyoni.
Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni denies links to rogue police and ‘izinkabi’South Africa· 2026-09-21
Vusimuzi Matlala is involved in a trial concerning attempted murder charges.
State continues grilling Kekana as Matlala trial resumesSouth Africa· 2026-09-17
The trial-within-a-trial in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala case continues.
Court considers use of Kekana’s medical recordsSouth Africa· 2026-09-16
His co-accused, alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, remain in custody.
Mkhwanazi granted R10 000 bail in one case but remains in custody while awaiting ruling on murder caseSouth Africa· 2026-09-15
Vusimuzi Matlala is one of the accused in the trial concerning multiple charges including attempted murder.
Matlala trial turns to evidence on Kekana’s arrestSouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Mkhwanazi was served with a fifth arrest warrant linked to the separate blue-light investigation involving vehicles connected to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's security company.
Unpacking Mkhwanazi's many bail applicationsSouth Africa· 2026-09-11
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· 2026-07-20Vusimuzi 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· 2026-02-02Vusimuzi 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
