[iol.co.za] From Street Kid to Cartel Boss: The Psychological Roots of the R228M Tender Scandal

Jul 20, 2026

A deep dive into the psychological profile and background behind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s multi-million-rand tender scandal, exploring how early life adversity can morph into high-level white-collar and state capture corruption.

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