“He was so scared of Cat Matlala” Shongwe faces backlash after alleged kidnapping

iReport South Africa | 03.12.2025 12:47
Nhlamulo Ndlela, the national spokesperson for the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, has confirmed a deeply unsettling event involving Member of Parliament Vusi Shongwe. Shongwe was reportedly hijacked and kidnapped on Monday night, enduring a harrowing five-hour ordeal. According to Ndlela, the incident occurred around 10 PM, with Shongwe being held captive until 3 AM. During this period, his personal belongings, including his phone, other electronic devices, and money, were taken from him.