By Marcus Moloko
Alleged underworld figure Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala returned to the dock at the Johannesburg High Court this morning, flanked by his four co-accused as they face a staggering 25 charges, which include attempted murder.
The group, which includes Matlala’s wife Tsakane, alleged hitmen Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and Mabusela’s daughter Nthabiseng Nzama, faces charges ranging from conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder to money laundering.
At the heart of Thursday’s proceedings is a dispute over the disclosure of evidence.
Matlala’s legal team has long accused the State of withholding crucial material, including an affidavit from the expert who downloaded data from his phone.
Prosecutors, however, insist that any relevant evidence will be handed over, while dismissing other material as irrelevant to the case.
The defence is also expected to press for a separation of trials, arguing that Matlala should not be lumped together with his
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