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Matlala pins blame on Mkhwanazi

Mail & Guardian · 28 August 2026 at 00:00

Matlala pins blame on Mkhwanazi

Testifying before the commission of inquiry, alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala challenged KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's version of their secret meeting, claiming he was targeted after it took place.

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