{
  "id": 7945216,
  "title": "Alleged hitman Musa Kekana’s cross-examination expected to continue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/alleged-hitman-musa-kekanas-cross-examination-expected-to-continue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T04:03:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/alleged-hitman-musa-kekanas-cross-examination-expected-to-continue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alleged hitman Musa Kekana is set to continue his cross-examination on Thursday in the trial-within-a-trial concerning Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and four co-accused at the High Court in Johannesburg. Matlala and his co-accused are facing accusations of plotting three unsuccessful assassination attempts against his ex-girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung, also known as DJ Vettys. These alleged assassination attempts occurred between August 2022 and January 2024.\n\nDuring Wednesday's proceedings, state prosecutor Elize Le Roux interrogated Kekana regarding the timeline of events surrounding his arrest in April 2024. When questioned about a Hyundai i20 allegedly spotted near the scene of Armand Swart's murder, Kekana claimed that a police officer planted the vehicle's keys on him. Additionally, Kekana denied allegations that police discovered an assault rifle within the vehicle on his property.",
  "summary": "Kekana, Vusimuzi Matlala and co-accused face charges of orchestrating three failed assassinations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Musa Kekana's cross-examination resumes Thursday in Johannesburg trial",
    "Matlala and co-accused accused of plotting 3 assassination attempts",
    "Kekana claims police planted Hyundai i20 keys and denied assault rifle find"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}