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Parliament Committee Sits at Kgosi Mampuru Prison Through Friday for Matlala Testimony

The prison venue reflects security concerns for detained witness Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Overview

  • The Ad Hoc Committee convenes at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services from Tuesday to Friday with hearings open to the media.
  • SAPS chief financial officer Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane is scheduled to testify on Tuesday.
  • Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, in custody awaiting trial on multiple charges including an alleged conspiracy to commit murder, is due to appear from Wednesday to Friday.
  • MPs plan to question Matlala on a reported R360 million health tender and his alleged knowledge of efforts to disband the Political Killings Task Team, with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave.
  • The committee is finalising its witness list and awaits the Speaker’s decision on an extension to continue the inquiry beyond this week.