Matlala challenges use of statements from failed plea deal [SOUND]

# The legal team for alleged cartel member Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is challenging the Madlanga Commission’s use of statements he made during a plea deal with prosecutors. Matlala had admitted to charges linked to a police healthcare tender and agreed to testify against other accused people, including senior police officers. But the deal collapsed after a court rejected the proposed sentence as too lenient, and Matlala withdrew. His lawyers argue that statements made during the negotiations are protected and should not be used by the Commission: