South Africa — South African Police Service & Cat Matlala
4 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
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South Africa — South African Police Service: The South Africa — South African Police Service (SAPS) is the government agency that awarded the controversial R228 million health services tender to Medicare24 Tshwane District. Several senior SAPS officers are implicated in the corruption scandal, and the agency's procurement processes have been found to have irregularities.
Cat Matlala: Cat Matlala, a tenderpreneur and alleged underworld figure, pleaded guilty to fraud, corruption, and money laundering charges related to the SAPS tender. He received a plea deal that includes a 15-year direct imprisonment sentence, with seven years suspended, on the condition that he becomes a state witness.
Jun 25, 2026 · 10 articles
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South Africa — South African Police Service: The South Africa — South African Police Service was involved in the Aeroton drug bust, with several officers, including Samuel Mashaba, Marumo Magane, and Steve Phakula, present at the scene, and later faced issues with missing cocaine while in police custody.
Cat Matlala: Cat Matlala, an alleged crime mastermind, has been subpoenaed to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, indicating his central role in the probe into political and criminal infiltration of the justice system.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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South Africa — South African Police Service: The South Africa — South African Police Service, specifically its Madlanga Task Team, carried out the arrests of Julius Mkhwanazi and another senior official, indicating active efforts against corruption.
Cat Matlala: Cat Matlala is an alleged crime mastermind linked to the controversial blue lights scandal, which Julius Mkhwanazi is accused of facilitating.
Apr 19, 2026 · 7 articles
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Cat Matlala: Cat Matlala is linked to Joe Sibanyoni and alleged underworld activities, further implicating him in criminal investigations.
May 12, 2026 · 14 articles
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