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Madlanga Commission Hears Fraud Case Over R360 Million Tender

8/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Madlanga Commission met on 17 August 2026 despite a fire alarm at Brigitte Mabandla Justice College.
Tshwane Emergency Services evacuated the building and said no danger remained.
The commission heard Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, charged with fraud over a R360 million SAPS tender.
Analyst Jonny Steinberg warned that Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s influence could block an anti-corruption body and urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to act.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 Arms Deal, a R30 billion defence procurement signed under President Nelson Mandela, triggered bribery allegations against officials such as former Defence Minister Joe Modise. Probes like the 2011-2016 Seriti Commission and prosecutions of Tony Yengeni and Jacob Zuma produced few convictions. In 2026 the Madlanga Commission heard Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s fraud case, opposed by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, highlighting ongoing procurement corruption concerns.

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Story summary

The Madlanga Commission met on 17 August 2026 despite a fire alarm at Brigitte Mabandla Justice College.
Tshwane Emergency Services evacuated the building and said no danger remained.
The commission heard Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, charged with fraud over a R360 million SAPS tender.
Analyst Jonny Steinberg warned that Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s influence could block an anti-corruption body and urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to act.

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