JOHANNESBURG - He's the man at the centre of damning allegations and testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
Vusimuzi Cat Matlala’s fall from grace sees him facing numerous charges of attempted murder and pleading guilty to fraud, corruption and money laundering.
The alleged big 5 cartel kingpin has become a central figure in a web of organised crime linked to high-ranking police officials and political figures.
Matlala was once a wealthy and influential government contractor.
READ: UPDATE | Matlala's Madlanga appearance postponed to 15 July
Not only has he been implicated in the R9-billion looting of the Tembisa hospital but also been labelled as the mastermind behind a dodgy R228-million tender with the police.
Top politicians, members of the SAPS, have all been implicated in a growing policing and corruption scandal.
READ: The many links of 'Cat' Matlala: Inside the Madlanga Commission evidence
The net seems to be closing in on the alleged criminal kingpin.
He’s pleaded guilty to fraud, corruption and money laundering charges, which could see him turn state witness.
Matlala has been described as a small fish in a sea of sharks. Despite this, his much-anticipated testimony at the Madlanga commission could open another can of worms.
eNCA senior reporter Silindelo Sebata has more details in the video above.