How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala's name has haunted the proceedings of South Africa's major inquiry into alleged police corruption and, if things go to plan on Wednesday, the controversial businessman will at last be questioned himself.
But since last September, as witnesses gave evidence to the Madlanga Commission, allegations that Matlala had a close and corrupt relationship with senior police officers emerged in the public domain.
He was later charged with corruption over allegations in relation to providing health services to the police - and last month pleaded guilty as part of a deal with the prosecution but has since withdrawn the plea as the agreement has fallen apart.
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