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Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal
He has not commented on this accusation but, giving evidence at a parallel parliamentary corruption inquiry last year, denied knowing senior police officers and politicians personally.
Witnesses at that inquiry, which began last September, have alleged collusion between criminal underworld figures and senior police officials.
He pleaded guilty last month, as part of a deal that could have seen Matlala giving key evidence against senior officials.
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