Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has announced a significant step in addressing corruption within government contracts by cancelling the lease with Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, who is embroiled in serious legal troubles.
Matlala, who gained notoriety after being arrested for the attempted murder of socialite Tebogo Thobejane in 2024, has now come under fire for his dealings with the government. Public outrage reached a crescendo as citizens questioned his influence and the extent of his government contracts.
PRETORIA, GAUTENG — The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) took decisive action by terminating its lease agreement with Matlala following alarming revelations during testimonies at the Ad Hoc Committee in 2025.
Macpherson, taking to social media to share the news, stated that the lease for a hospital facility in Tshwane West was cancelled after it was revealed that it was obtained through improper channels. The lease's legitimacy came under scrutiny during the hearings, prompting an internal investigation which ultimately verified these concerns.
Ad Hoc Committee Testimonies Spur Lease Cancellation
The Minister elaborated that allegations were put forth during the Ad Hoc Committee sessions, suggesting that the lease was acquired through dubious means. "The abuse of state resources will not be tolerated," Macpherson asserted, emphasizing that the facility was still required by the South African Police Service, rendering their previous agreement void.
Why Did Matlala Appear Before the Ad Hoc Committee?
Vusimuzi Matlala's appearance before the Committee was prompted by serious allegations from KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claimed that Matlala was connected to a larger criminal syndicate undermining the integrity of the justice system. This inquiry also implicated other high-ranking officials, including the suspended Police Minister.
South Africans Share Their Outrage
Social media users voiced their strong reactions to the cancellation of Matlala's lease, with many criticizing the delayed response from the government.
Commenting on Twitter, user MK Party Stan said:
"You are very late. If Mkhwanazi kept quiet, Matlala would have continued with his business."
MDK Brothers chimed in:
"Welcome to the party, even though you are late."
Another user, They Call Me Adam, urged for further action:
"Now please help to terminate the employment of all who allowed the lease to even get to that point of being signed."
Lesiba remarked:
"You guys react only after public outcry. You're never proactive on anything."
Mpho Dikgang expressed frustration with the government's approach:
"Playing to the gallery while acting like you're doing something when you're not doing anything."
Cat Matlala Relocated to KZN Facility
Meanwhile, Matlala has been relocated to a maximum-security facility in Kokstad, notorious for housing South Africa's most dangerous criminals—the Department of Correctional Services has yet to comment on this controversial decision.
Source: Briefly News
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