Mashatile rejects Nkosi’s claims of planned meeting with “Cat” Matlala

By Johnathan Paoli

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied claims at the Madlanga Commission linking him to tender kingpin and murder-accused Pretoria businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, rejecting as false police sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s assertion that they were due to meet.

In a statement, Mashatile said he had no connection to Matlala and was responding to allegations made during Nkosi’s testimony before the commission

“Deputy President Mashatile categorically rejects Sergeant Nkosi’s claims and is prepared to  cooperate with the Madlanga Commission fully should the Commission require any clarity or assistance from him,” according to Keith Khoza, acting spokesperson to Mashatile. 

“Deputy President Mashatile categorically denies the claims. Of significance is that the Deputy President does not know the individuals referenced in the testimony and has never had any association or dealings with them.”

The statement further places Mashatile outside the country at the time the alleged meeting was said to have