Bheki Cele Makes Public Appearance at ANC Rally as Matlala’s Revelations Put Him Under Spotlight

Ex-Police Minister Bheki Cele’s public attendance at an ANC rally in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, has sparked shocking emotions, and his name is still at the forefront of debates before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. There has been a lot of buzz about the footage of Cele at the political event, especially when businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” The most recent evidence by Matlala drew attention to significant claims about his purported interactions with the former minister.

Questions about Cele’s apparent connection with Matlala have recently risen to the forefront of public attention, and his attendance at the ANC convention is no exception. On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the businessman appeared before the panel and contended that the former police minister had helped him with many matters, including financial transactions, personal demands, and aid.

Members and supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) thronged Durban for a demonstration to show their support for the ruling party. With more and more people paying attention to the Madlanga Commission, video of Cele’s presence at the meeting has gone viral.

Given the current events before the commission, where Matlala’s evidence has brought several contentious matters under examination, his attendance at the gathering has garnered attention.

The alleged payment of R500,000 to Cele was one of the most important claims. Despite disputing parts of his earlier answer to investigators, Matlala informed the committee that he had given the former minister money.

Matlala claims the supposed payment was related to help he got when police raided his houses in December 2024 and took weapons.

According to reports, the businessman allegedly boasted of a supposedly R6 million retirement home in Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal. According to him, Cele had shown interest in the home and had emailed him photos.

Plus, Matlala informed the commission of a supposed Cele and wife car maintenance request worth R300,000. He said he changed his mind about donating the funds in the end.

Nevertheless, a new and noteworthy element of the proceedings surfaced when Matlala said that investigators from the IDAC had pressed him to blame the former minister. He said that the investigators tried to use his testimony to bolster the case against Cele by exaggerating some things.

Matlala admitted to paying Cele money, but he denied the details and sums stated in his earlier account.

Allegations that Cele profited financially from Matlala’s enterprises have been rebuffed, and Cele has denied taking any money from the controversial businessman. No guilt or innocence has been shown by the evidence given to the commission.

In light of this, the ex-minister’s recent public engagement in ANC party activities—including his attendance at the rally—has garnered even more attention, as has the fresh scrutiny around his name before the commission.

More general concerns over purported ties between prominent politicians, contentious entrepreneurs, and law enforcement personnel have also been brought up by the proceedings.

Attention will continue to be drawn to the accusations made by Matlala, the answers from individuals accused, and the evidence that will eventually surface as the Madlanga Commission continues its work.

In light of the ongoing investigation into claims that have placed major political and law enforcement personalities under investigation, Cele’s attendance at the Durban demonstration has entered the public discourse around the former minister.

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