Cat Matlala claims he’s not ready to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee
Mapaballo Borotho
- Vusi “Cat” Matlala says he cannot appear before the Ad Hoc Committee on Wednesday, claiming insufficient time to prepare.
- ActionSA MP Dereleen James has dismissed this as a delaying tactic and insists Parliament will continue its work.
- Matlala is linked to serious criminal allegations, including involvement in a Gauteng cartel, corruption, and the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala says he is unable to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee on Wednesday, claiming he has not had enough time to prepare.
Matlala is scheduled to testify before the committee at the Kgosi Mampuru C-Max prison, where he is currently detained for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane.
He is also implicated in multiple criminal investigations by both the Madlanga Commission and the Ad Hoc Committee, which were established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to probe alleged political interference and criminal infiltration within the criminal justice system.
ActionSA MP Dereleen James has dismissed Matlala’s claims as an attempt to obstruct the committee’s work, saying he has had more than enough time to prepare.
“No WhatsApp threats from Matlala’s lawyers demanding a 3 pm response by Parliament to their demands will deter us from doing our job.
The era of treating parliament with disrespect has come to an end,” said James.
James condemned what she described as intimidation tactics from Matlala’s legal team, insisting that Parliament will not be deterred. She added that the era of treating Parliament with disrespect is over.
What to know about Vusi Cat Matlala:
- Vusi “Cat” Matlala is an alleged underworld boss linked to a Gauteng cartel known as the “Big Five,” allegedly involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and contract killings.
- He is accused of having corrupt relationships with police officers and Ekurhuleni Metro Police officials.
- He has been linked to the Tembisa Hospital looting scandal and the murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran.
- Despite numerous allegations, including the kidnapping of Pretoria businessman Jerry Boshoga, Matlala is currently imprisoned only for the attempted murder of Tebogo Thobejane.
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