SAPS dismisses Brigadier Rachel Matjeng after relationship with alleged underworld figure

Brigadier Rachel Matjeng has been dismissed from the South African Police Service after an internal disciplinary process found her guilty on multiple counts related to her relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

Disciplinary findings and dismissal

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, welcomed the dismissal, which followed the conclusion of an internal disciplinary process. Brigadier Matjeng was found guilty on multiple counts of serious misconduct arising from her relationship with Matlala.

Counts on which she was found guilty

The published list of charges includes:

• Accepting gratification
• Money laundering
• Improper conduct by advising Matlala against the interests of the South African Police Service
• Conduct prejudicial to the administration of the SAPS by providing Matlala with a list containing details of SAPS members with the intention of deriving a financial benefit
• Dishonesty

Statement from the Acting National Commissioner

“The outcome sends a clear message that corruption, criminality and any form of collusion with criminals have no place within the South African Police Service.”

Broader links

She is one of 12 officers linked to the R360m Medicare24 SAPS tender scandal, according to the published report.

This is a developing story.