Prosecutor in Cat Matlala case quits!

Share current article via FacebookShare current article via PinterestShare current article via WhatsAppShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedInNewsProsecutor in Cat Matlala case quits!By: Nhlanhla Khomola • 10 OctAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsListen to this article-00:00lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandIDAC deputy head Santhos Manilall, who led the Medicare 24 prosecution involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 14 others, will leave the NPA on 31 October 2026. Manilall’s resignation comes as he leads prosecution in high-profile Medicare 24 corruption trialThe deputy head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Santhos Manilall, has resigned and will leave the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Saturday, 31 October 2026.

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Manilall, who serves as a deputy director of public prosecutions at IDAC, was leading the prosecution in the Medicare 24 corruption case. Alleged tender kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 14 others are accused in the case.

In a statement, IDAC confirmed his resignation following media reports about his departure.

IDAC has noted media reports speculating on the resignation of Adv Santhos Manilall, who is designated as the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions at IDAC.

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“We can confirm that Adv Manilall has tendered his resignation and his last working day will be 31 October 2026,” the statement read.

IDAC spokesman Henry Mamothame said Manilall’s cases would be assigned to other prosecutors to ensure they continued without interruption.

“All cases under his responsibility will be assigned to capable prosecutors to ensure continuity as IDAC continues to discharge its mandate of investigating and prosecuting corruption-related matters,” the statement said.

The NPA and IDAC wished Manilall well in his future endeavours.

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