South Africa: Cat Matlala Testifies At Madlanga While Lawywer Fears Testimony Could Ruin Trial
Matlala rejected an offer of a 12 year direct prison sentence and chose to go on trial instead.
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Matlala last appeared before the commission on 15 July. His advocate, Annelien van de Heever, asked for his testimony to be delayed until September while his tender fraud plea deal was being finalised.
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Matlala last appeared before the commission on 15 July.
according to AllAfrica (Latest)His advocate, Annelien van de Heever, asked for his testimony to be delayed until September while his tender fraud plea deal was being finalised.
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