South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership dismisses Brigadier Rachel Matjeng amid allegations that she has links to “Cat” Matlala, a figure associated with criminal activity in the country. According to The Citizen, the brigadier faces at least five charges connected to the Matlala matter. The decision is reported as a result of an internal process in which SAPS considers evidence relating to the alleged relationships and conduct attributed to Matjeng.
The reporting indicates that the dismissal is framed as part of SAPS’s efforts to deal with suspected wrongdoing within its ranks. However, the sources provided here do not include further details on the specific allegations within the charges, the timeline of events, or whether any appeal or legal challenge is mentioned. The information available focuses on the outcome—Matjeng’s dismissal—and the stated number of charges linked to the Matlala matter.
