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Ad hoc committee question 'Cat' Matlala on R300m SAPS contract

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Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has refused to answer questions regarding the R360 million Medicare contract awarded to the South African Police Service.

The alleged ‘Big Five’ cartel leader was testifying on Tuesday before Parliament's Ad Hoc committee at the Kgosi Mampuru Prison, where he is currently imprisoned.
26 Nov 2025 6AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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