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Mchunu Denies Ties to 'Cat' Matlala as Parliament Probes Messaging Links

The police minister, on special leave, told MPs he ignored cryptic texts from Brown Mogotsi highlighted by the Madlanga inquiry.

Illustrative image | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is on special leave. (Photo: Phando Jikelo / RSA Parliament) | Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi before the parliamentary ad hoc committee in Parliament. (Photo: Phando Jikelo / RSA Parliament)
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Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu at the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee inquiry into alleged corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system at Good Hope Chambers on 16 October 2025 in Cape Town. Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations. Picture: Justice and Security Cluster/X

Overview

  • Senzo Mchunu told the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee he has never met or spoken to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
  • He confirmed receiving WhatsApp and Signal messages from businessman Brown Mogotsi, said he did not understand them, and did not reply.
  • Mchunu said he has known Mogotsi since 2017, described him as a “comrade” rather than an associate, and confirmed he has Mogotsi’s number saved.
  • He rejected claims that Mogotsi or Matlala arranged dinners or accommodation for him around the ANC January 8 event, adding he did not attend.
  • Lawmakers reviewed message threads first surfaced at the Madlanga commission as Matlala faces attempted‑murder‑related charges and pursues bail in the Johannesburg High Court.