Vusimuzi Matlala

Vusimuzi Matlala

businessman unknown

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,452,615
Power
14,474$
Sentiment
5.00
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 South Africa: Vusimuzi Matlala is involved in a trial concerning attempted murder charges. 5

Mail & Guardian: State continues grilling Kekana as Matlala trial resumes

South Africa South Africa: The trial-within-a-trial in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala case continues. 5

Mail & Guardian: Court considers use of Kekana’s medical records

South Africa 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. 5

Mail & Guardian: Unpacking Mkhwanazi's many bail applications

South Africa 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. 5

Mail & Guardian: Idac investigated police commissioner Masemola without required complaint referral

South Africa South Africa: Vusimuzi Matlala is a businessman on trial for attempted murder and owner of CAT VIP Protection Services. 4

Mail & Guardian: EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi granted bail in third criminal case