By Marcus Moloko
Alleged crime boss Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has entered into formal engagements with prosecutors and investigators, a development that could deepen one of the most explosive police corruption scandals in the country.
But the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has been careful to draw a line between those engagements and an actual plea deal.
The NPA has confirmed that talks are taking place between Matlala and the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), but says no plea agreement has been concluded and that it is too early to say whether the discussions will lead to any formal cooperation.
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In legal circles, these engagements are common in complex cases. They allow the prosecution and defence to clarify positions, test information, plan procedure and determine whether any further legal process may follow.
Advocate Inez Bezuidenhout has
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