Matlala threatens to walk out of Madlanga as lead counsel falls ill
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has threatened to approach the courts to halt his testimony before the Madlanga Commission after his senior counsel, Annalise van der Heever, fell ill and could not attend Monday’s proceedings. Matlala told the commission that he was not prepared to be cross-examined without Van der Heever, his lead counsel.
The Madlanga Commission has denied underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's request to postpone his testimony until Tuesday. Instead, his legal team will argue for his right against self-incrimination. Matlala's lawyers initially sought to delay his testimony until the following day, but the commission refused, granting a shorter adjournment to allow his legal team to consult with him beforehand.
During his previous appearance, Matlala read from his statement but refused to answer questions related to ongoing court cases, including the Medicare24 Tshwane contract with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The commission is scheduled to press Matlala further on his meetings with businessmen at the late taxi boss Jonathan Msibi's residence on Monday.
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