Diary Interference

In a stunning revelation at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo has disclosed that alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala complained to arresting officers that they had disrupted his schedule, as he had a planned meeting with suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on the very day of his arrest. This bombshell testimony sheds light on the tangled web of alleged corruption, political interference, and criminal syndicates infiltrating South Africa’s law enforcement, raising serious questions about high-level protections for figures like Matlala. As the commission digs deeper into claims sparked by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s July 2025 allegations, Khumalo’s evidence paints a picture of a justice system compromised by money, leaks, and undue influence.
The details emerged during Khumalo’s multi-day appearance before the inquiry, where he presented WhatsApp chats, audio recordings, and other proof linking Matlala to payoffs, secret dealings, and efforts to derail investigations. With Matlala now behind bars at Kgosi Mampuru Prison, his claims and connections continue to unravel, exposing potential rot at the heart of policing and politics. This case not only highlights the dangers faced by honest officers but also underscores the urgent need for reforms to restore trust in the system.
The Arrest Drama: Matlala’s Bold Claim to Officers
Khumalo, who leads the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), recounted the events surrounding Matlala’s arrest in detail. On the day police swooped in, Matlala reportedly told the officers they had “just interfered with his diary,” pointing out a scheduled sit-down with Mchunu. This meeting, Khumalo suggested, was part of broader interactions where Matlala allegedly sought favours or protection from high-ranking figures.
The general’s testimony included audio clips where Matlala vented about Mchunu allegedly cancelling a R360 million contract after Matlala refused to fabricate a case against Khumalo and another witness. In one recording, Matlala claimed Mchunu pushed him to open false charges, threatening to pull the deal if he did not comply. Khumalo explained how these revelations came from conversations Matlala had with PKTT members, who were probing his links to organised crime.
Matlala, a businessman with ties to emergency medical services through his company Medicare 24, has been accused of using bribes and influence to shield his operations. Khumalo presented evidence showing Matlala paid R500,000 towards Mchunu’s ANC presidential campaign, as well as sums to suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. These payments, allegedly facilitated through intermediaries like businessman Brown Mogotsi, were meant to block probes and leak sensitive info.
WhatsApp Bombshells: Leaks and Failed Schemes
Khumalo laid out a series of WhatsApp messages that exposed the alleged network. In one exchange, Mogotsi forwarded classified SAPS documents to Matlala, including a letter from Mchunu to National Commissioner Fannie Masemola about disbanding the PKTT. Khumalo argued this showed how insiders were tipping off suspects, allowing them to evade justice.
Another chat revealed Matlala’s frustration with Mogotsi after a failed attempt to halt the cancellation of Medicare 24’s contract. Matlala claimed Mogotsi, leveraging his supposed access to Mchunu’s office, tried but failed to intervene. Khumalo pointed out mistaken identities in these schemes – Mogotsi thought the PKTT was investigating Matlala, when it was actually Gauteng counterintelligence, and he misused a court judgment meant for another officer in a bid to discipline Khumalo.
These leaks, Khumalo testified, put officers at risk and undermined efforts to tackle political killings and syndicates in KwaZulu-Natal. He described how Matlala boasted of protection from Mchunu and Sibiya, even involving the State Security Agency to identify cops who raided his home.
Witness C’s Testimony: Bribes and Refusals
Backing Khumalo’s account was Witness C, an undercover operative who infiltrated Matlala’s circle. Witness C detailed how Matlala claimed to have bribed Mchunu and top cops for favours, including R500,000 for the minister’s campaign. He recounted a meeting where Matlala approached former Police Minister Bheki Cele to open a case against Khumalo, but Cele refused, calling it unlawful.
Witness C also shared chats between Matlala and an intermediary named Nkosi about payments to Sibiya, though no direct messages with Mchunu surfaced. Matlala allegedly said Mchunu axed the tender after he balked at framing Khumalo, tying back to the contract for emergency services worth hundreds of millions.
These claims align with Cele’s own testimony at Parliament’s ad hoc committee last week, where he confirmed advising Matlala against fabricating charges. The web of allegations suggests a pattern of using money and connections to manipulate police actions and secure deals.
Commission’s Broader Probe: Infiltration and Dangers
The Madlanga Commission, chaired by retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was set up to investigate Mkhwanazi’s July 2025 claims of criminal syndicates infiltrating SAPS and the justice system. Khumalo’s evidence supports this, showing how figures like Matlala allegedly bought influence to dodge arrests and win contracts.
The inquiry has heard from multiple witnesses, including Mkhwanazi, who flagged interference in KZN’s political killings probes. Matlala’s name has cropped up repeatedly, linked to drug cartels, info leaks, and payments to shield operations.
Parliament’s ad hoc committee, running parallel, has also summoned Matlala to testify, despite his incarceration. This has drawn criticism for potential risks, but underscores the urgency to confront these networks.

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