By Johnathan Paoli
The Madlanga Commission has postponed the testimony of alleged criminal kingpin and attempted murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala until next week after his legal team requested more time to finalise his witness statement.
Matlala, who had been subpoenaed to appear before the commission on Tuesday, appeared briefly via video link, while his legal representative, Advocate Anneline van den Heever, appeared in person before the commission.
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Evidence leader Advocate Mahlape Sello applied for the subpoena to be extended until 15 July.
Sello told the commission that ongoing engagements between investigators and Matlala’s legal team had revealed that the witness statement required under the commission’s regulations had not yet been completed.
“Mr. Matlala was served with a subpoena to appear to give his testimony today on the 7th. Over a period of time, the evidence leaders have been
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