By OBAKENG MAJE
21 April 2026 – The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to 13 May 2026, for the finalisation of consultations and for him to give instructions to his attorney. The court granted the state its request to have Matlala detained at Kgosi Mampuru until consultations are completed.
The IDAC spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said Matlala would be joined by 15 others who are facing charges of corruption, fraud and the Contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Mamothame said the charges relate to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract to Medicare 24, a company owned by Matlala, valued at approximately R228 million.
The Guardian 