PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 27: Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala testify at the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee inquiry into alleged corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility on November 27, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. The inquiry was set up to probe political interference, leadership failures, and internal dysfunction in the South African Police Service (SAPS) with a particular focus on allegations raised by Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about interference within the police command on July 6th. (Photo by Gallo Images/Lefty Shivambu)
In the news today, criminally accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala is reportedly in discussions with the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) over a possible plea deal.
Meanwhile, the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) has addressed speculation over a warrant of arrest for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Furthermore, City of Tshwane mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, has revealed that the municipality spends at least R30 million per year on salaries of suspended officials.
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Tender fraud case takes new turn as Cat Matlala enters plea negotiations – report
Criminally accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala is reportedly in discussions with the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) over a possible plea ideal.
The negotiations are said to hinge on his willingness to provide evidence implicating certain individuals in a large-scale corruption probe linked to his company, Medicare 24 Tshwane District.
Earlier this week, Matlala appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court together with suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola and several co-accused cops in connection to a R228 million contract awarded to Medicare, which was later cancelled in May 2025.
Reports have now emerged that Matlala’s legal representatives have initiated engagement with Idac in an effort to secure a plea agreement in exchange for cooperation.
CONTINUE READING: Tender fraud case takes new turn as Cat Matlala enters plea negotiations – report
Idac addresses speculation over Mkhwanazi’s arrest warrant
The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) has addressed speculation over a warrant of arrest for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
This amid rumours swirling on social media about Mkhwanazi’s imminent arrest on allegations of torturing suspects during questioning. Several individuals, including Fadiel Adams and Mary de Haas, have shared allegations about the political killings task team (PKTT) employing extreme methods to get suspects to talk.
De Haas appeared before the parliament’s ad hoc committee in November last year and shared these allegations. She said families had informed her their relatives were being abused by the PKTT to get them to make statements.
CONTINUE READING: Idac addresses speculation over Mkhwanazi’s arrest warrant
City of Tshwane spends R30 million on suspended officials
The mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr Nasiphi Moya, has revealed that the municipality spends at least R30 million per year on salaries of suspended officials.
She highlighted that it is concerning that the city spends this much on people sitting at home, and most of the money goes to senior officials. This also hinders service delivery in the area.
“One of the concerns that we have was the amount of money that we pay for people who are sitting at home,” she said on eNCA.
Moya said the challenge is that these disciplinary cases drag on, with some dating back to 2023. Also concerning is that some of these suspended officials allegedly find ways to delay their disciplinary processes.
CONTINUE READING: City of Tshwane spends R30 million on suspended officials
Two cops among killed in Limpopo N1 horror crash as arrests made in missing toddler case
A devastating head-on collision on the N1 in Limpopo has claimed the lives of three people, including two police officers.
The crash occurred near Ha Phasa on the evening of Friday, 15 May 2026.
Members of the South African Police Service (Saps) from Botlokwa in the Capricorn district responded to the scene at around 6:50pm, where they encountered two badly wrecked vehicles following the impact.
According to Limpopo police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba, preliminary investigations indicate that a white Hyundai i20, travelling from south to north, collided with an oncoming Toyota Corolla Sprinter.
CONTINUE READING: Two cops among killed in Limpopo N1 horror crash as arrests made in missing toddler case
Man goes seven days sober, drinks on eighth day and gets arrested for drunk driving
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Transport and Human Settlements has shared another list of those arrested for drunk driving, and, as usual, at least one person had an excuse for their behaviour.
Drunk driving has been a concern in South Africa, with the Portfolio Committee on Transport supporting the national department’s consideration of a total ban on alcohol use on the roads.
“It has become clear that driving under the influence of alcohol has reached alarming levels, resulting in unnecessary loss of life. The committee and its predecessors may not have exercised sufficient rigour in their oversight role.
“The committee supports considering a total ban on alcohol use by drivers,” said committee chairperson Donald Selamolela at the time.
CONTINUE READING: Man goes seven days sober, drinks on eighth day and gets arrested for drunk driving
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