IDAC drafts indictment to move Cat Matlala corruption case to High Court

Author: Iavan PijoosPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: South Africa
Crime & Law
IDAC drafts indictment to move Cat Matlala corruption case to High Court

IDAC is preparing an indictment to transfer the corruption case involving Cat Matlala to the High Court. The investigation concerns corruption charges against Matlala, and the move to the higher court is underway. This decision comes amid increased prosecutions of corruption figures in South Africa.

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