By Thapelo Molefe
The first State witness in the attempted murder trial of alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused has told the Johannesburg High Court that police showed him video footage of the shooting before taking his formal statement, as the defence continued to challenge key aspects of his evidence.
Former Bidvest security guard Bethwell Mzamo Cele made the admission during cross-examination by Advocate Annelene van den Heever, who represents Matlala and his wife, Tsakani Matlala, on Thursday.
Matlala, his wife Tsakani Matlala, Floyd Mabusela, Musa Kekana and Nthabiseng Nzama have pleaded not guilty to 25 charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition, fraud and money laundering.
The charges relate to three alleged failed assassination attempts targeting Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, media personality Tebogo Thobejane and music producer Seunkie “DJ Vettys” Mokubung between August 2022 and January 2024.
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