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Parliament Panel Plans Prison Trip To Hear 'Cat' Matlala, Seeks Extension

Security staff cleared a venue at Kgosi Mampuru for late‑November testimony.

Illustrative image, from left: Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. (Photo: Gallo Images / Sharon Seretlo) | Chair of the parliamentary ad hoc committee Soviet Lekganyane (centre) with chief evidence leader advocate Norman Arendse SC. (Photo: Phando Jikelo / Parliament RSA) | Background: The parliamentary ad hoc committee proceedings, probing claims made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (Photo: Phando Jikelo / RSA Parliament)
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala appears at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on 7 October 2025. Picture: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo

Overview

  • MPs agreed to pursue an in‑person hearing at Kgosi Mampuru C‑Max, with Matlala pencilled in for 26–28 November pending formal approval and logistics.
  • Parliament’s security team reported the prison can host a public sitting, citing a 400‑seat hall, holding rooms, catering facilities and stable internet.
  • The committee will ask Speaker Thoko Didiza for more time beyond the 28 November deadline as members push for a firm end date to finish witnesses and deliberations.
  • Matlala indicated willingness to testify but raised transport and accommodation concerns, prompting legal guidance and consideration of an in‑prison or virtual appearance.
  • Upcoming witnesses include NPA head Shamila Batohi and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, as MPs weigh security after threats and the kidnapping of IDAC investigator Matthew Sesoko.