# The Activists and Citizens Forum has criticised the plea agreement between the Investigation Directorate Against Corruption and businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, describing it as lacking transparency. Matlala and the State agreed to an eight-years imprisonment on charges including corruption, fraud and money laundering. The group spokesperson Dennis Bloem claims the deal could undermine public confidence. He argues that the agreement may affect ongoing corruption investigations involving senior police officials:
Activists and Citizens Forum questions Matlala plea deal [SOUND]
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