Cat Matlala's Wife Arrested Over Alleged Fraudulent R95,000 Waterkloof Lease

Tsakane Matlala has been arrested by members of the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team in connection with an alleged fraudulent lease agreement involving a property in Waterkloof.

The arrest took place on Tuesday, shortly after police arrested an associate of her husband, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Tsakane is the second suspect to be taken into custody in connection with the investigation.

Police allege that Tsakane helped Matlala secure a lease agreement worth R95,000 by falsifying bank statements. Matlala allegedly used an eSwatini identity document when applying for the lease.

Tsakane Matlala Accused Of Falsifying Bank Statements

The investigation centres on allegations that Tsakane falsified financial documents to assist Matlala in securing the Waterkloof property.

According to the allegations, the lease agreement was valued at R95,000, with investigators now examining how the documentation submitted as part of the application was obtained and allegedly manipulated.

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Tsakane's arrest follows that of a close associate of Matlala, who was taken into custody before her arrest. The two suspects are now expected to face the legal process as investigators build the case.

Matlala Allegedly Used Eswatini Identity Document

Investigators are also probing the identity document allegedly used by Matlala when he applied for the lease.

Police allege that the document was issued in eSwatini and was used as part of the application for the Waterkloof property. The circumstances surrounding the alleged use of the document form part of the broader investigation.

The allegations have not been tested in court, and Matlala and Tsakane remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The investigation is expected to widen, with two additional suspects reportedly set to be arrested in connection with the alleged fraudulent lease agreement.