{
  "id": 5016038,
  "title": "Cross-examination of new state witness to resume in Matlala trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/cross-examination-of-new-state-witness-to-resume-in-matlala-trial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T04:20:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/cross-examination-of-new-state-witness-to-resume-in-matlala-trial/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The cross-examination of police official Sergeant Thabiso Mohole is set to resume in the trial of Vusimuzi \"Cat\" Matlala and four others in Johannesburg's High Court on Wednesday morning. Mohole is testifying about his involvement on the day accused number one, Musa Kekana, was arrested, and whether any photos he took that day were altered. Kekana, Matlala, and Tsakani, along with two others, are facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering in connection with the failed assassination of socialite Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}