A new twist has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the missing Port Shepstone cocaine matter, with a source claiming that the name of Vusi “Cat” Matlala has surfaced in information linked to the case currently under intense scrutiny.
According to the source, Matlala is alleged to have played a role in circulating a video that reportedly shows some of the cocaine bricks in question. The video is said to have been shared with a business associate, accompanied by a message allegedly asking the recipient to help find a potential buyer for the drugs.
While these claims have not yet been independently verified, they are expected to draw attention as proceedings continue at the Madlanga Commission, where testimony has already exposed multiple layers of alleged misconduct, procedural gaps, and possible links between suspects and law enforcement structures.
The commission has been hearing extensive evidence relating to the disappearance of drugs allegedly linked to operations in the Port Shepstone area, with particular focus on how the narcotics were handled, tracked, and ultimately lost within the system.
Vusi Matlala has not been formally charged in relation to these allegations, and it remains unclear whether the referenced evidence will be officially tabled or tested during the hearings.
However, the source insists that the material forms part of a wider network of communication that investigators are now reviewing, as authorities attempt to piece together what happened to the missing cocaine and who may have been involved at different stages of the chain.
The Madlanga Commission continues to hear what has been described as “explosive testimony” involving the alleged disappearance of drugs and possible connections between suspects and members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and/or other police officers.
As the inquiry progresses, questions around accountability, internal control systems, and inter-agency coordination remain central to the investigation.
The allegations involving Vusi Matlala are likely to intensify public interest in the case, particularly if further evidence is presented in the coming sessions of the commission. For now, all claims remain under examination, with officials expected to determine whether the referenced video and communications form part of admissible and actionable evidence in the broader investigation.