Cat Matlala’s EMPD ‘peace officer’ certificate declared fraudulent by SAPS (opens original article in a new tab)

SAPS declared Vusimusi Matlala's police clearance certificate fraudulent, citing number discrepancies and a forged signature. The document was used to register him as an EMPD 'peace officer', which would have granted law enforcement powers.

• SAPS confirmed Vusimusi Matlala's PCC is fraudulent due to discrepancies in numbers and forged signature.
• Matlala's PCC was sent to EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi for registration as a 'peace officer'.
• The fraudulent PCC would have granted access to law enforcement powers through EMPD.