Saps forensic report recommends charges against former police minister Bheki Cele

What happened

A police forensic investigation has reportedly recommended criminal charges over alleged payments from businessman Cat Matlala. Matlala told a parliamentary committee he paid Cele R500 000 in two instalments in 2025. Cele denies accepting money.

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