Cat Matlala Panics, Tries To Stop Explosive Parliament Hearing

Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is now scrambling to delay his much-anticipated appearance before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, with his legal team warning they will go to court if the hearing proceeds this week.

Cat Matlala’s Lawyers Cry Foul Over ‘Unprepared’ Client

In a letter seen by SurgeZircSA, Matlala’s lawyers insist their client is not ready to testify before the committee probing allegations of police corruption and interference. They argue they need more time to properly consult with him before he can give any evidence.

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Matlala, who remains behind bars at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility in Pretoria, is scheduled to appear before the committee this week — but his team is fighting to push the date back.

Urgent Court Threat as Police Corruption Inquiry Looms

The legal team has issued a clear ultimatum: if they do not receive a “response and written undertaking” from committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane by 3pm on Tuesday, they will file an urgent court application to postpone proceedings.

They want the appearance halted until they’ve completed full consultations with Matlala, who is considered a key figure in the ongoing police corruption inquiry.

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