Alleged crime lord Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. ActionSA MPL Dereleen Elana James. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian A tense confrontation unfolded today at the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as ActionSA's Dereleen Elana James locked horns with alleged crime lord Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. The committee, tasked with probing systemic corruption within South Africa's law enforcement agencies, heard explosive testimon

Alleged crime lord Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Alleged crime lord Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has accused former police minister Bheki Cele of being an extortionist and Brown Mogotsi a conman, claiming that Cele demanded a R1 million bribe from him and received payments in cash stuffed in black Woolworths bags. Matlala's testimony before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating systemic corruption within South Africa's law enforcement agencies ha

MEC for Health, Dieketseng Mashego. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Limpopo, Polokwane - In a powerful display of leadership, MEC for Health, Dieketseng Mashego, has set the tone for a healthier and more equitable Limpopo, welcoming the Provincial Health Research Committee to the Polokwane Head Office. With a warm smile and infectious enthusiasm, MEC Mashego emphasized the critical role of research in shaping the province's healthcare landscape, leaving no doubt

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. By Mpho Dube - Editor in Chief of The Azanian In a shocking turn of events, alleged Big Five cartel leader Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has expressed fears of incriminating himself before parliament's ad hoc committee investigating corruption in the police service. Matlala, currently detained at C max Kgosi Mampuru correctional centre, is facing murder charges and has been refused bail due to being deemed a flight risk. The committee is probing Matlala's rel

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and former Police Minister Bheki Cele. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian A shocking revelation rocked Parliament's ad hoc committee probing police corruption yesterday, with alleged Big Five cartel leader Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala accusing former minister Bheki Cele of accepting a bribe of R500 000. Matlala's bombshell testimony has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, raising questions about Cele's integrity and fitness for publ

Mpho Dube, Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian. Tune in to Thobela FM's Tabakgolo Programme Today! Join us live on SABC Thobela FM today, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 as we digest the recent G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Our esteemed guest, Mpho Dube, Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian, will share his expert insights on the summit's outcomes and implications for Africa. Topic: G20 Summit: An African Perspective Time: 12: