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Madlanga Commission postpones Vusimuzi Matlala's testimony

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South Africa's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry briefly adjourned before the resumption of testimony by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, described as an alleged organised crime figure. His lawyer, Anneline van den Heever, requested time to consult the evidence leaders, reports SABC News.

The Madlanga Commission briefly adjourned on Monday 9 November before the resumption of testimony by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, described as an alleged crime kingpin in South Africa. Matlala's lawyer, Adv Anneline van den Heever, requested time to consult the evidence leaders before the hearings resumed, reports SABC News.

Adv van den Heever explained that she was recovering from a bacterial infection and that a stop by metro police had delayed her arrival at the hearing venue. She said she had received antibiotics the previous day and again that morning, while appearing before the commission despite her condition, according to SABC News. The resumption of testimony by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was scheduled for the session broadcast on Monday.

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