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Power struggle: Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala alleges he was caught in infighting between former police minister Bheki Cele and his successor, suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: GCIS
CRIME

Matlala still deciding whether to accept revised 12-year plea deal

Businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has until 13 July to decide whether to accept a revised plea agreement that would see him serve an effective 12-year prison sentence, the…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
Sweetheart deal: Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala agreed to be called by the state to testify in subsequent cases, including against his co-accused. Photo: File
SAPS

Matlala secures eight-year plea deal as state witness

Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has pleaded guilty to fraud, corruption and money laundering charges linked to the R360 million South African Police Service (SAPS) healthcare…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read