Matlala reveals 'links' with suspended top cop Sibiya

CONTROVERSIAL tenderpreneur and attempted murder-accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's connections with deputy national commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya came under the spotlight when he was asked to explain the nature of their meetings.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

Matlala, currently detained at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre since his April arrest, is facing multiple serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and involvement in a R2 billion fraud linked to Tembisa Hospital. He continued with his testimony before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate the allegations made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Head, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse S.C challenged Matlala to explain the nature of his relationship with Sibiya.