IMMEDIATE REINSTATEMENT OF PROSECUTION AGAINST CATO MANOR DEATH SQUAD

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IMMEDIATE REINSTATEMENT OF PROSECUTION AGAINST CATO MANOR DEATH SQUAD

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA 

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The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (“MK Party”) has dispatched a formal letter to the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Rodney (Andy) Mothibi, demanding the immediate re-evaluation and reinstatement of criminal charges against Mr Johan Booysen and members of the notorious Cato Manor Unit for the systematic extrajudicial killings that rocked KwaZulu-Natal.

The MK Party is extremely concerned that the Cato Manor killings were not an aberration but constitute a pattern of police conduct that can be traced back to the 1980s in the dying days of apartheid and have continued to manifest to date. The demand to Adv Mothibi is not a request; it is a constitutional imperative. 

The MK Party will not stand by while the National Prosecuting Authority continues to shield alleged murderers in police uniform who operated as a death squad under the guise of crime-fighting.

Despite the overwhelming prima facie case that led to the original enrolment of charges, the NPA under former NDPP Advocate Shamila Batohi scandalously withdrew the prosecution in 2019 without reading the dockets, the indictment, the prosecution memorandum, or any of the expert ballistics evidence. 

Testimony at the ongoing Nkabinde Inquiry has laid bare this shocking dereliction of duty, including admissions that key documents running into thousands of pages were simply ignored. Advocate Batohi herself conceded she had not familiarised herself with the core evidence before dropping the charges. 

No consultation was done with the families of the victims, the expert witnesses, and the prosecution team, which simply proves the depth of the irrationality of the decision to drop these serious charges.

This was not a professional decision; it was a travesty of justice. The MK Party, through its letter, has made it clear: 

“The prosecutorial mandate is a solemn constitutional duty that cannot be deferred or disregarded. Where credible allegations of unlawful killings by state agents exist, the interests of justice demand decisive and independent action.The NPA must immediately reinstate the prosecution without fear, favour or political interference.”

The continued failure to prosecute these matters undermines Section 9 (equality before the

law), Section 10 (right to human dignity), Section 11 (right to life), and Section 179

(prosecutorial independence) of the Constitution. 

These are rights which the MK Party holds dear and will fight for their realisation regardless of the race of the alleged perpetrators. It sends a dangerous message that certain police units were above the law and that victims of alleged state-sponsored killings do not deserve justice.

The MK Party has already initiated review proceedings in the High Court. We now call on Adv Mothibi to do the right thing within seven days:

• re-evaluate the matter on the full evidence, reinstate the charges, and confirm in writing that the decision was taken independently and solely on the merits.

Should the NPA continue to drag its feet or rely on extraneous considerations, the MK Party will escalate this matter through every available parliamentary and judicial avenues. We will not rest until accountability is served and the families of the victims receive the justice they have been denied for far too long. 

The era of selective prosecution and protection of rogue elements within the security cluster is over. 

The people of South Africa demand justice. The MK Party will ensure they get it.

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Municipal Public Accounts Committe ( MPAC ) Oversight process in Matlosana

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Municipal Public Accounts Committe ( MPAC ) Oversight process in Matlosana

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR 

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Matlosana expresses serious concern over the continued disregard for a legally binding oversight process that must be undertaken by the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC).

In terms of Section 129 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), MPAC is required to consider the Auditor-General’s report and table its oversight findings before Council by no later than 31 March each financial year. This process is critical to ensuring accountability for the use of public funds.

MPAC, established in terms of Section 79 of the Municipal Structures Act (117 of 1998), is intended to function as an independent oversight body reporting to Council. However, in Matlosana, this process has repeatedly been delayed, with the committee failing to meet its legislative deadlines due to ongoing disruptions and a lack of consistent participation by certain members.

The composition of the committee which includes a majority of ANC councillors and is chaired by an ANC representative, raises further concerns about the effectiveness of oversight, as it creates a situation where the governing party is effectively expected to hold itself accountable.

During the current oversight process, it has become evident that some councillors selectively attend sessions, particularly where there may be vested interests, while failing to attend other critical engagements without valid reason. This undermines the integrity of the entire process.

On 9 April 2026, the committee was scheduled, for the fourth time, to engage with the Technical and Infrastructure Department, which has recorded some of the poorest performance outcomes under the leadership of Mr Nelson Mongale, who has since been appointed as Acting Municipal Manager.

However, the meeting could not proceed due to a lack of quorum after four ANC councillors, one EFF councillor, and one F4SD councillor failed to attend, submitting late apologies only after councillors and senior management had already convened.

This repeated failure to form a quorum has directly prevented the committee from fulfilling its constitutional and legislative mandate.

The Speaker of Council, as the custodian of council processes and discipline, has been made aware of this pattern of non-attendance but has yet to take any meaningful action to address it.

While the committee’s work plan had to be adjusted due to additional council meetings, this does not justify the continued obstruction and failure to conclude a legally required process.

The DA will continue to closely monitor this matter and apply pressure to ensure that:

The MPAC process is urgently concluded

Councillors are held accountable for non-attendance and obstruction

The municipality complies fully with the provisions of the MFMA

Residents of Matlosana deserve transparency, accountability, and proper oversight of public funds. The continued failure to finalise this process undermines public trust and weakens governance.

The DA remains committed to ensuring adherence to the law and holding all those responsible accountable.

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