No deal: Cat Matlala heads back to trial in R228m tender case

No deal: Cat Matlala heads back to trial in R228m tender case

The National Prosecuting Authority says it has a solid case despite alleged Pretoria tender tycoon and criminal suspect Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala withdrawal from his highly…

Move would have seen alleged tender corruption mastermind receiving a reduced sentence in return for providing information about police graft

The failed plea bargain is seen as a significant blow to South Africa's anti-corruption campaign, as Matlala's testimony was expected to help expose alleged corruption within the…

Matlala, who is in custody, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, fraud and corruption.