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Matlala trial | State’s third witness backs police version of Musa Kekana’s arrest

The State has strengthened its case in the trial-within-a-trial involving alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, with a third witness corroborating police evidence that accused number one, Musa Kekana, was informed of his constitutional rights and received medical assistance after falling ill during his arrest. Lieutenant-Colonel, Tumelo Tsotetsi, testified in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, supporting the account previously given by Tactical Response Team Captain, Phimi […]

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Matlala trial | Defence challenges legality of police operation

The defence's bid to have key evidence excluded in the trial-within-a-trial involving alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, has been delayed again after a dispute over police crime-scene procedures led the Johannesburg High Court to adjourn proceedings until Monday. The trial-within-a-trial is determining whether evidence obtained during the April 2024 arrest of accused number one, Musa Kekana, was lawfully obtained and should be admitted in the main […]

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