Cat’s Deal Falls Apart | Global News

South African businessman Vusimusi Matlala, known as “Cat,” pulled out of a controversial plea deal that would have seen him testify against top police officials in exchange for an eight-year sentence. A magistrate pushed for a harsher 12-year term, prompting Matlala’s legal team to scrap the agreement — effectively shutting down prosecutors’ access to his testimony. The case, centered on a $360 million health contract bribery scandal, now faces a major setback as Matlala, who also denies a murder charge and is linked to a police-connected drug cartel, returns to court as a suspect. With the Madlanga Commission revealing explosive ties between crime syndicates and police leadership, Matlala’s exit adds fresh tension to an already high-stakes investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fdb9116a92d4d20