Security company boss and alleged underworld figure Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is making admissions as part of a plea deal with the state in the Pretoria commercial crimes court

Among the most striking exchanges was a message in which Matlala appeared to express confidence about influence within the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala will face a separate trial from 12 SAPS officers in the R360 million Medicare24 tender case.