The trial of alleged Big Five cartel member Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused is set to begin in the Johannesburg High Court, reports SABC News. The group faces 25 charges linked to three alleged failed assassination attempts targeting Matlala’s former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni and music producer Seunkie Mokubung, known as…
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The South African Police Service is confident in its case against alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused as their trial commences in the Johannesburg High Court.
Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s name has haunted the proceedings of South Africa’s major inquiry into alleged police corruption and, if things go to plan on Wednesday, the controversial businessman will at last be questioned himself.
South Africa’s efforts to prosecute a major police corruption case have suffered a setback after businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala withdrew from a plea agreement that would have seen him testify against senior police officials.