Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala Tells Inquiry IDAC Officials Took Him To McDonald’s At 2 AM

In a striking revelation at the Madlanga Commission, Pretoria businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala testified that Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) officials removed him from prison at 2:00 AM, took him to a McDonald’s drive-thru, and bought him food while pressuring him to implicate top police generals.

Appearing under subpoena, Matlala claimed the late-night excursion outside standard prison protocols was designed to coerce statements against high-ranking South African Police Service officers, including KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

The Madlanga Commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate allegations of political interference, criminality, and corruption within the country’s criminal justice system. Notably, Mkhwanazi’s public disclosures in 2025 originally prompted the creation of the inquiry.

Matlala, currently in custody on criminal charges tied to a lucrative police health services tender, has emerged as a key witness. Previous commission testimony previously identified him as a prominent figure in an alleged criminal syndicate operating within police procurement channels.

Throughout several days of testimony, Matlala described a pattern of improper handling by investigators seeking to undermine specific police leaders. Commission evidence leaders grilled him on the specifics of these interactions and scrutinized discrepancies between his current testimony and previous court affidavits. During intense questioning regarding his pending criminal trial, Matlala repeatedly invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination.

Matlala’s account of a 2:00 AM McDonald’s trip stands as one of the most remarkable allegations presented to the panel thus far. The commission’s public hearings are set to continue over the coming weeks as evidence leaders process witness testimonies toward a final report on law enforcement integrity.

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