Madlanga Commission: Vusimuzi Matlala Denies Meeting or Knowing Senzo Mchunu, SA Weighs In
- Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 17 August 2026
- The controversial tenderpreneur was asked about his dealings with the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu
- His testimony comes amid allegations that he had links to the minister, which Mchunu himself denied
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GAUTENG – Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has maintained that he has no personal relationship with Senzo Mchunu and has never met him directly.
The controversial tenderpreneur made the statement while testifying under oath before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 17 August 2026. Matlala is scheduled to appear before the Commission over two days, as it probes allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within the criminal justice system in Pretoria.
Mchunu, the Minister of Police who is currently on special leave, has been linked to Matlala, but has maintained that he has never met the controversial tenderpreneur.
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What did Cat say about Mchunu?
During questioning, Matlala stated that he had never met the minister.
"I place on record that I do not have any relationship with Minister Senzo Mchunu. I have never met Minister Mchunu and have had no interactions with him, nor have I been at any gatherings where he was present," he said.
When pressed by commissioners on whether any contact had taken place on his behalf, Matlala acknowledged one instance of indirect communication.
He confirmed that correspondence relating to confirming whether the two knew each other had been exchanged through their respective attorneys, and that a letter was submitted to the Ad Hoc Committee. He was clear that no direct contact with Mchunu had ever occurred, and that no other parties had engaged the minister on his behalf beyond that single legal exchange.
South Africans weigh in on Matlala’s confirmation
Social media users shared mixed reactions to Matlala’s comments about Mchunu and his appearance before the Commission in general.
Keabetswe Thebe-Pilane said:
“Then there's his legal rep. Yoh, it's going to be a long road.”
Mpho Mphoza wrote:
“I believe tomorrow we will see a recording of him and Mchunu.”
Ta Sayi Ntlane agreed:
“Tomorrow he will be singing a different tune.”
Tawanda Mindu added:
“Turn to page 869 of the annexure bundle; that’s a screenshot of WhatsApp messages taken from Minister Mchunu's phone. That’s when you start sweating.”
Minicooper Manqele said:
“Minister Mchunu has been vindicated. Cat has never met, nor does he even know Minister Mchunu, but Cat has met General Mkhwanazi to assist him with the Medicare 24 tender. General Mkhwanazi has nothing to do with tenders, and he was based in KZN.
Thato Molosiwa claimed:
“They won't get anything from him. He's already denying everything.”
Other stories about Matlala and Mchunu
- Brown Mogotsi denied that Cat Matlala was funding Mchunu’s political ambitions.
- Matlala’s WhatsApp chats revealed his annoyance with Mchunu over his SAPS tender.
- Bheki Cele claimed that Mchunu sought funding from Matlala for His presidential campaign.
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