Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has withdrawn the plea deal he reached with the state recently.
The matter has been postponed to the 11th of September.
This is what transpired between Magistrate Ignatius du Preez and Matlala on the nullification of the deal.
“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 recommended sentence. Do you confirm, in respect of yourself, that is the position? Accused 2. Do you confirm? Yes. And Accused 3.
“Thank you. The plea and sentence agreement is then to be regarded as null and void.”
Under the deal, Matlala had pleaded guilty to fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
This is in connection with a R228 million South African Police Service (SAPS) tender
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