Vusimuzi Matlala

Vusimuzi Matlala

businessman South Africa

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
10 wks
Reach
3,163,130
Power
18,667$
Sentiment
3.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 6 3.67 2.67% +100% 59,308,690 3,163,130 $350,000 18,667$
Totals 6 59,308,690 3,163,130 $350,000 18,667$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is the alleged leader of the Big Five cartel and is facing murder charges related to his business dealings. 3

Julius Mkhwanazi Imogen Mashazi Chris Steyn Revo Spies Isaac Mapiyeye Xolani Nciza Kemi Behari Linda Gxasheka Mbuyiseli Madlanga Sesi Baloyi
Mail & Guardian: Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi Matlala is the owner of Cat VIP Protection Services, which provided security support to the EMPD. 5

Julius Mkhwanazi Chris Steyn Revo Spies Imogen Mashazi Kemi Behari Linda Gxasheka Xolani Nciza
Mail & Guardian: EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi 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. 3

Brown Mogotsi Senzo Mchunu Babita Deokaran Julius Malema Soviet Lekganyane
Mail & Guardian: Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala afraid of incriminating himself before parliament’s ad hoc committee – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Businessman Vusimuzi Matlala has denied any improper relationship with deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya while reporting irregularities involving his company. 5

Shadrack Sibiya Fannie Masemola Senzo Mchunu Bheki Cele Jerry Boshuga
Mail & Guardian: Matlala denies connection to deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: 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. 3

Senzo Mchunu Bheki Cele Brown Mogotsi Dumisani Khumalo Shadrack Sibiya
Mail & Guardian: Matlala says he was caught between Cele and Mchunu – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi Matlala is alleged to be the leader of the Big Five cartel and involved in a R360 million police healthcare tender. 3

Brown Mogotsi Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Bheki Cele Sindile Mfazi Shadrack Sibiya Philani Lushaba
Mail & Guardian: Police informant Brown Mogotsi says Mkhwanazi is a CIA spy – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi Matlala is accused of leading the Big Five cartel and influencing the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department. 1

Julius Mkhwanazi Xolani Nciza Imogen Mashazi Kemi Behari Linda Gxasheka Revo Spies Lesiba Mokoena Pule Tau Katiso Molefe
Mail & Guardian: Matlala’s VIP Protection ‘ran’ Ekurhuleni police – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is a businessman and murder-accused linked to the blue lights scandal. 2

Julius Mkhwanazi Mbuyiseli Madlanga Xolani Nciza Revo Spies Imogen Mashazi Jabulani Mapiyeye Hennie Erasmus
Mail & Guardian: EMPD officials were afraid to suspend brigadier who authorised Matlala’s blue lights – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi Matlala is the alleged leader of the Big Five cartel involved in illegal contracts and bribery. 2

Shamila Batohi Cyril Ramaphosa Vusi Shongwe Sandile Ngcobo Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Fannie Masemola Senzo Mchunu Shadrack Sibiya Cassel Mathale Shela Boshielo Thokozile Sokanyile Xola Nqola
Mail & Guardian: Phala Phala under review, but not at my desk – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman accused of murder and involved in outsourcing law enforcement to his private security company. 2

Julius Mkhwanazi Revo Spies Imogen Mashazi Senzo Mchunu Katiso Molefe Mbuyiseli Madlanga
Mail & Guardian: Ekurhuleni outsourced law enforcement to Matlala’s company, Madlanga commission hears – The Mail & Guardian