Lawyers representing Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, an alleged underworld figure in custody on charges of attempted murder, fraud, and corruption, are set to appear before the Madlanga Commission.

The commission is investigating corruption within the South African Police Service, with Matlala accused of using his influence to manipulate arrests, access confidential police documents, and secure multimillion-rand tenders.His testimony was postponed following an agreement, though the exact reasons remain unclear.President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed satisfaction with the commission's progress and hinted at extending its August 2027 deadline if needed.

Separately, authorities are investigating a fatal nine-vehicle crash on the R555 highway in Mpumalanga, which killed four people and injured five others.The accident involved an articulated truck losing control and catching fire, prompting temporary road closures.

Meanwhile, Amazon announced funding for a massive environmental project in the Eastern Cape, aiming to plant 180 million spekboom shrubs by 2030 to restore degraded land and create 11,000 jobs.The initiative also includes carbon removal credits, reflecting growing corporate investment in climate solutions.