Vusimuzi Matlala
Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman who was previously awarded a lucrative contract with the South African police. He has recently come under scrutiny following his arrest for attempted murder in May and allegations of financial ties to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is accused of receiving support for his political career from Matlala.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 5 | 5.00 | 3.76% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 2,452,615 | $350,000 | 14,474$ |
| Totals | 5 | 59,308,690 | 2,452,615 | $350,000 | 14,474$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Vusimuzi Matlala is involved in a trial concerning attempted murder charges.
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South Africa:
The trial-within-a-trial in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala case continues.
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South Africa:
His co-accused, alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, remain in custody.
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South Africa:
Vusimuzi Matlala is one of the accused in the trial concerning multiple charges including attempted murder.
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South Africa:
Mkhwanazi was served with a fifth arrest warrant linked to the separate blue-light investigation involving vehicles connected to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's security company.
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South Africa:
Masemola was added as a co-accused with Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and charged with flouting the public finance management act as the South African Police Service chief accounting officer.
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South Africa:
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala name-dropped and sought protection from police minister Senzo Mchunu after his arrest.
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South Africa:
Matlala is an alleged kingpin involved in the R360 million Medicare24 case.
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South Africa:
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala faces fraud and corruption charges in the Medicare24 tender case.
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South Africa:
Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman on trial for attempted murder and owner of CAT VIP Protection Services.
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