By Johnathan Paoli
Alleged crime kingpin Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has withdrawn from his plea and sentence agreement with the state after refusing to accept a 12-year effective prison term proposed by the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, sending the high-profile SAPS tender corruption case back to the drawing board.
The matter was postponed to 11 September 2026, with Magistrate Ignatius du Preez confirming that the plea agreement was now null and void and that Matlala would remain behind bars pending further proceedings.
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Addressing the accused in court, du Preez sought confirmation that the decision to withdraw had been made voluntarily.
“Mr. Matlala, I’ve been informed by counsel on your behalf in respect of yourself, accused 2 and 3, that it is your choice to withdraw from the plea and sentence agreement as you decline to accept the court’s
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