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Vusimusi Matlala, aka “Cat,” is set to finally testify at South Africa’s high-profile police corruption inquiry after months of being a shadowy figure in the scandal. Accused of using lavish gifts—including 20 impalas and Ozempic—plus personal loans to sway police contracts, Matlala, currently jailed on another charge, gets his chance to defend himself. The Madlanga Commission, now in its tenth month, has already heard explosive claims: Matlala allegedly funneled money to top police officials, including a former minister, and built a fortune through shady security and healthcare deals despite no prior experience. His turbulent past—from township streets to brushes with crime to a recent attempted murder charge—adds layers to his story. While he once denied corruption at a parliamentary hearing, he’s yet to confront the most damning allegations, including ties to a drug ring. As the nation watches, Matlala’s testimony could either unravel or reinforce the scandal’s core.

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