Cape Town – Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of police corruption reconvened on Tuesday at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Pretoria, marking a change of venue to accommodate testimony from high-profile witnesses.
The committee moved its proceedings to the capital to hear oral testimony from attempted murder suspect Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who is scheduled to appear at the correctional facility on Wednesday.
Matlala, facing separate charges of attempted murder, is a key figure in the inquiry. He is expected to give “explosive evidence”, including claims that he paid bribes to politicians — notably former Police Minister Bheki Cele and current Minister Senzo Mchunu.
The committee will also hear from high-ranking SAPS officials, including the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy National Commissioner Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane, who are to testify on the police’s finances and questions around irregular expenditure.
[WATCH] The ad hoc committee investigating corruption in the criminal justice system will today hear from SAPS CFO Puleng Dimpane. Dimpane is expected to detail a work study cited by Minister Senzo Mchunu in the disbandment of KwaZulu-Natal’s Political Killings Task Team.… pic.twitter.com/YwjKvwDAvk
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According to Parliament, the move to the prison was deliberate, following a resolution by the committee aimed at ensuring the safety and security of all participants — especially when dealing with a witness in custody.
The facility itself was carefully assessed for suitability. In earlier meetings, the committee’s security team found that Kgosi Mampuru can host public hearings, offering sufficient space, infrastructure, and logistical capacity.
Also central to the inquiry are the committee’s terms of reference, which include investigating allegations by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi regarding the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and alleged political interference in the police.
WATCH | Today, the Ad Hoc Committee looking into claims of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political meddling in the justice system will hear from witnesses at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility in Pretoria. pic.twitter.com/1C8vU6zV7J
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The PKTT, a unit established to investigate politically motivated killings, was dissolved at the end of 2024 — a move that has drawn sharp criticism.
Matlala’s testimony — due to run from Wednesday through Friday — is expected to cover not just the alleged bribes, but also his connections to the PKTT’s dismantling and to state tenders.
As the committee works through its witness list, Parliament granted it an extension to 28 November 2025, giving it additional time to conclude its work.
Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
