Personalities
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's Profile and Allegations
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is a controversial businessman and alleged cartel member.
What this record covers
The supported coverage period is from 2019 to 2026, focusing on his public activities and allegations against him.
Position at the coverage date
As a suspect in an ongoing investigation [s1] [s2] [s3] [s4]
Record details
- Alias
- Matlala is also known as 'Cat' and 'John Wick'. [s4]
- Involvement in crime
- Matlala is accused of orchestrating three failed assassination attempts and money laundering. [s1] [s3]
- Business activities
- Matlala's company is linked to the Tembisa Hospital investigation with allegations of corruption and maladministration. [s2]
- Criminal charges
- Matlala faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering. [s1] [s3]
- Investigation status
- The Special Investigating Unit continues its investigation into Matlala's activities. [s2]
- Public appearances
- Matlala has appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. [s1]
Sources & evidence
- [s1] www.sabcnews.com
- [s2] www.gov.za
- [s3] www.sabcnews.com
- [s4] www.sabcnews.com
Public update history
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