# Dubazana Attorneys founder, Nthabiseng Dubazana, says the National Prosecuting Authority must prove its case against businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala beyond reasonable doubt after his plea agreement collapsed. Matlala rejected a proposed 12-year sentence in the 288-million-rand SAPS-Medicare24 tender fraud case. Dubazana says the trial will begin afresh, with previous admissions under the plea deal excluded. She adds the State must now independently prove every element of the alleged offences in court.
Legal expert says NPA faces burden of proof in Matlala trial