[7] Later in 2012, amaBhungane and the Sunday Independent alleged that Matlou was implicated in procurement irregularities in Mopani, apparently also involving other associates of Mathale and Malema.
[9] When fresh leadership elections were held in November that year, Matlou did not run for re-election and he was succeeded as Regional Chairperson by Seaparo Sekoati.
[10] Then, on 24 June 2014, the ANC announced that Matlou was one of four Limpopo mayors whom the party had asked to resign; he was replaced by Nkakareng Rakgoale.
[11][12] In particular, sources told News24 that Matlou was being punished because he had effectively helped fund the EFF by awarding Mopani municipal contracts to Malema's associates.
[17][18] However, later in 2019, a casual vacancy arose when Lehlogonolo Masoga resigned from the legislature; Matlou was sworn in to replace him in August.