Tenderpreneur: Minister Axed My Deal After I Refused to Frame Top Cop

Johannesburg – Criminal tycoon Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala accused suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of axing his multimillion-rand deal after Matlala refused to fabricate a false case against Crime Intelligence boss Lt-Gen. Dumisani Khumalo. An audio clip played at the Madlanga Commission captured Matlala threatening to expose Mchunu's "criminality and abuse of power" in the High Court.

Witness C presented the May 14, 2025, recording as evidence of ties between Matlala and Mchunu. In the recording, Matlala claims that after he refused to open a case against Khumalo, Mchunu became angry and instructed the cancellation of his R360-million SAPS health services contract. Witness C testified that Matlala had vowed to file an affidavit implicating Mchunu, but was arrested later that day after his car broke down due to speeding. The commission is expected to resume on Monday.

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