DA claims vindication in questioning JDA CEO Mathibe’s appointment

Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) chief executive Themba Mathibe. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg, says it feels vindicated in questioning the appointment of Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) chief executive Themba Mathibe. This follows Mathibe’s reported arrest, amid allegations of contract irregularities and corruption. The arrest follows a raid at the offices of the Johannesburg Social…

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Senona denies knowledge of Matlala’s alleged criminal activities

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head, Major-General Lesetja Senona. KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona has denied any knowledge of alleged criminal activities linked to underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Senona says he met Matlala around 2019 and maintains that he was unaware that his associate was the subject of any investigation at…

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Matlala, Senona relationship expected to be scrutinised further

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appears in the High Court in Johannesburg on October 20, 2025. KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona will continue testifying at the Madlanga Commission of inquiry on Wednesday morning. His close relationship with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, will remain a focus. On Tuesday, General Senona testified that he enjoyed a…

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Senona questioned why “Cat” Matlala sent him an internal SAPS video

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona gives testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on January 27, 2026. Madlanga Commission evidence leader Advocate Adila Hassim has raised questions about why Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala was comfortable in sharing internal SAPS information with KZN Hawks Head, General Lesetja Senona.   A WhatsApp exchange between Matlala…

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