MKP vs Cat Matlala: They Say You Never Miss a Shot & People Are so Afraid of You

MK Party MPs Sibonelo Nomvalo and Crossby Vusi Shongwe (an alternate member) conducted a rigorous cross-examination, focusing on his credibility, alleged bribes, police connections, and inconsistencies in prior statements. Building on the intense questioning from DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach earlier in the session, the MKP MPs aimed to dissect Matlala's motives and evidence, often portraying him as evasive or manipulative while emphasizing procedural fairness.

Nomvalo led the MKP's questioning, starting by reiterating concerns about Matlala's initially unsigned statement (which he signed that day), accusing the committee of granting him "special treatment" by proceeding without a fully commissioned affidavit, contrary to standard practice. He pressed Matlala on his interactions with KZN Police Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, suggesting Mkhwanazi had "played" him during their April 2025 meeting by using him to expose corruption rather than colluding, which visibly unsettled Matlala and prompted defensive responses denying any trap. Nomvalo also grilled him on whether he "protects any politicians" through his alleged influence or payments, implying political favoritism in exchange for contracts or leniency—Matlala denied this but appeared smirking and evasive, leading observers to question his sincerity. Additionally, Nomvalo read out Matlala's phone number from evidence during questions about communications with figures like Brown Mogotsi, highlighting discrepancies in text messages presented at the related Madlanga Commission, which Matlala claimed were altered or taken out of context.

Shongwe followed with a more psychological approach, building rapport to elicit details, which relaxed Matlala and led to revelations about his connections, including information on Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela (potentially linked to broader judicial interference allegations). Shongwe probed Matlala's role in the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), his business ties to controversial figures like Jotham Msibi and Katiso Molefe from the Tembisa Hospital scandal, and whether his security convoy was for intimidation rather than protection—Matlala maintained it was for marketing and safety. Shongwe's style was praised for extracting public-interest details without overt hostility, contrasting with more confrontational MPs, and he drew admissions that Matlala's relationships with police officials were transactional but not corrupt in his view.

The exchange underscored the MKP's push for accountability, with both MPs drawing on prior testimonies (e.g., from Mkhwanazi and Sibiya) to highlight contradictions, such as Matlala's denial of cartel involvement despite friendships with alleged drug lords like Jerry Boshoga. Matlala frequently invoked sub judice rules to avoid self-incrimination on pending charges, frustrating the MPs. Public reactions on social media lauded the MKP duo for their incisive, well-researched approach, though some criticized the session as overly lenient. The hearing may extend to Friday, with possible recalls for rebuttals.

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