Matlala’s Lawyers to Appear Before Madlanga Commission
Lawyers representing alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala are set to appear before the Madlanga Commission, reports EWN. This comes after an agreement was reached to postpone his anticipated testimony. Matlala, who is in custody on charges including attempted murder, fraud and corruption, has emerged as a central figure in the commission’s investigation into alleged corruption within the South African Police Service. He’s alleged to have used his influence to have people arrested, to access confidential police documents, and to score multimillion-rand tenders. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he is pleased with the commission’s progress and would consider extending its August 2027 deadline if commissioners require more time to complete their work.
Investigation Into Fatal Mpumalanga Crash
Authorities are investigating the cause of a devastating nine-vehicle crash on the R555 between eMalahleni and Middelburg in Mpumalanga, reports SABC News. Four people were killed and five others seriously injured. The collision occurred after an articulated truck allegedly lost control and collided with another vehicle. The truck immediately caught fire. The injured were taken to hospitals in eMalahleni and Middelburg. The road was temporarily closed.
