City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has dismissed suggestions that the handover of 48 Breaking New Ground (BNG), formerly RDP, houses at Dube Hostel in Soweto is part of the ANC’s election campaign ahead of next week’s local government elections. Morero was speaking to the media alongside the MMC for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, during the official handover of the housing units on Thursday. The mayor insisted that the allocation was taking place at the appropriate time, saying the City…
Alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala says he now hates fellow criminally accused Brown Mogotsi, whom he accuses of causing significant problems in his life. Matlala made the admission while testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, after acknowledging that he had been swindled by Mogotsi, who has been described as an alleged fixer and imposter. When Evidence Leader Mahlape Sello asked whether he remained in contact with Mogotsi, Matlala was unequivocal. “I don’t have a relationship, actually I hate…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry was forced to repeatedly intervene on Monday as it sought answers from alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, whose evidence was at times hindered by objections from his lawyer, Anelene Van Der Heever. Commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga had to rein in Van Der Heever after she repeatedly interjected while Evidence Leader Mahlape Sello questioned Matlala about his alleged relationships with senior police officials and other key figures. At one point, Justice Madlanga reminded the…
Alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission. The inquiry said on Sunday that it had brought forward Matlala’s testimony and scheduled it for two days, after initially postponing it to September. “The commission will on 17 and 18 August 2026 hear the testimony of Mr Vusimuzi Matlala. Mr Matlala first appeared before the Commission…