A TOP cop has been kicked out of the South African Police Service (SAPS) after being found guilty of working with an alleged underworld figure.
ACTING national commissioner Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane confirmed that Brigadier Rachel Matjeng is dismissed from the SAPS with effect from 30 June 2026 following an internal disciplinary process.
Matjeng was found guilty on multiple counts of serious misconduct linked to her relationship with alleged underworld figure Cat Matlala.
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The charges include accepting gratification, money laundering, dishonesty, improperly advising Matlala against the interests of the SAPS, and providing him with a list of SAPS members’ details with the intention of deriving financial benefit.
National police spokeswoman Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Dimpane welcomed the outcome.
The acting national commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, has welcomed the dismissal of Brigadier Rachel Matjeng from the South African Police Service with effect from 30 June 2026.
— said Mathe.
She said: “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.”
Matjeng’s dismissal is the latest development in the widening investigation into allegations that some police officers had close ties with Matlala, who has been linked to organised crime and is facing several criminal investigations.
The case has put the SAPS under pressure to stamp out corruption within its ranks as police leadership continues efforts to restore public confidence by taking decisive action against members who abuse their positions.
The SAPS said it remains committed to ensuring that officers who betray their oath of office are held accountable.
