By Johnathan Paoli
The Madlanga Commission has postponed the much-anticipated testimony of alleged tender kingpin and attempted murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, citing heightened public and media interest surrounding his evidence.
In a media advisory issued late on Sunday, commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed the postponement.
“Due to the heightened media and public interest in the testimony of Mr Vusimuzi Matlala, the Commission wishes to advise that whilst Mr Matlala has been subpoenaed to appear before it on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, the evidence leaders will request that his testimony be postponed to a date to be determined,” Michaels said.
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He said that Matlala would no longer appear in person before the commission, but his legal representative will instead be physically present.
The announcement marks a significant development in the commission’s investigation into alleged criminal infiltration
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