Organised crime accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala allegedly informed former police minister Bheki Cele about a funding approach linked to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's ambitions for ANC presidency or deputy role. The intermediary who arranged their meeting was later murdered. These claims highlight tensions within South African politics.
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, an accused in organised crime cases, reportedly confided in former police minister Bheki Cele about being approached to fund a political project. This initiative allegedly involved sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who aspired to become the ANC’s president or deputy president.
The meeting between Matlala and Cele was facilitated by an unidentified figure, who was subsequently murdered. Details of the allegations emerged in reporting by Caryn Dolley for Daily Maverick, underscoring potential intrigue in ANC leadership contests.
No further specifics on the funding request or the murder were provided in the available accounts. The story forms part of broader discussions on political maneuvering within South Africa's ruling party, though official responses from those named remain unreported here.
This revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of law enforcement figures and their ties to political ambitions, but verified facts are limited to Matlala's alleged disclosure to Cele.