Tracking Data Sparks Arrest Debate | Johannesburg News

In a high-stakes trial-within-a-trial, the defense is deploying a technical expert to expose flaws in police vehicle tracking data — specifically, a glitch in a VW Golf GTI that erased speed logs but preserved accurate GPS coordinates. This evidence aims to unravel inconsistencies in the arrest narrative of co-accused Musa Kekana, who claims he was assaulted after being transported in a Fortuner, while the state insists he was moved in a Golf. The data reveals the Fortuner’s erratic movements between key locations — including multiple returns to the scene — challenging the police’s timeline and raising serious questions about how Kekana was handled that day. 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.Sources:https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-09-14-watch-matlala-trial-expert-details-police-car-movements-on-day-of-musa-kekanas-arrest/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da7ddeb79fe8298e Report issues to [email protected].