Tag: Vusimuzi Matlala
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Inside Cat Matlala’s R360m Police Tender: Why It Shouldn’t Have Been Awarded
Overview of the Controversy The awarding of a R360-million police contract to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company has sparked intense scrutiny and debate. Authorities later cancelled the contract, raising questions about the process, due diligence, and potential conflicts of interest. This piece examines the key concerns raised by investigators and the implications for policing procurement, accountability,…
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Inside the Controversial R360m Police Tender Involving Cat Matlala
Overview of the Controversy A police tender worth R360-million linked to crime-accused entrepreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala became a flashpoint in South Africa’s public procurement discourse. The contract, which was awarded to Matlala’s company and later cancelled, sparked questions about the integrity of the bidding process, the eligibility of bidders, and the role of political and…
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Vusi Matlala’s Courtroom Fashion Moment: Luxury on Display
Introduction: A moment that transcended the bail hearing In what many observers described as a mixed moment of ceremony and spectacle, Vusimuzi Matlala—known in some circles as Cat—made headlines not for the legal arguments before the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, but for the shimmering wristwatch peeking from beneath his cuff. The bail hearing that day became…