By Johnathan Paoli
Controversial businessman and attempted murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala will stand trial separately from his co-accused in the corruption and fraud case linked to the R228 million South African Police Service (SAPS) Medicare24 tender, in a move that has fuelled speculation he could soon become a State witness.
Appearing briefly before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, the State successfully applied to separate Matlala’s matter from that of the remaining accused, including suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and several senior police officials.
Matlala is now expected to appear before the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria on Thursday, where the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) is expected to present the outcome of negotiations with him.
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National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago confirmed that discussions between prosecutors and Matlala’s legal team had
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