Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is a South African businessman known as a tenderpreneur, implicated in numerous state contracts and related controversies, particularly in security and healthcare sectors. He has been described as a "security boss" and is involved in several companies linked to government procurement. Matlala has gained notoriety due to accusations of corruption, fraud, and involvement in criminal activities, including charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering related to a 2023 incident involving his former girlfriend. He is currently in custody and faces significant legal scrutiny while being considered a central figure in police corruption investigations. His estimated net worth is between R100-R150 million, and he is alleged to be part of a criminal syndicate involved in various organized crimes.
