South Africa: Matlala withdraws his testimony on police corruption

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

South Africa: Matlala withdraws his testimony on police corruption

South African businessman Vusimusi Matlala, a key witness in a police corruption investigation, withdrew from a plea agreement after a court recommended a 12-year prison sentence instead of the initially agreed 8 years. He is accused of bribing senior police officials to win a 360 million rand ($22 million) tender for his health company Medicare24 in 2024. The National Prosecuting Authority says it still has a strong case.

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