Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has testified at the Madlanga Commission that he allegedly paid former Police Minister Bheki Cele R500 000 in cash.
Matlala says the money was paid in two instalments of R200 000 and R300 000, although he said there was some confusion over which amount was paid first.
He has testified that the money was paid after Cele assisted him in recovering firearms seized by police following raids on his properties in December 2024.
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Matlala has maintained that the payments were not linked to the controversial Medicare24 contract.
“Mr Cele, he wouldn’t even risk that you will send him money through, that’s why he would rather prefer to come in personally.”