First witness cross-examination expected in 'Cat' Matlala botched killings case

The trial of alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and his four co-accused continues in the Johannesburg High Court.

A state witness, Bethwell Cele, has told the court how he exchanged fire with armed attackers during a shooting at a golf estate where businessman Joe Sibanyoni was wounded.

He is expected to face cross-examination by the defence today.

Matlala and his co-accused face multiple charges linked to three alleged attempted assassinations between 2022 and 2024.

For the latest on the trial proceedings, we speak to SABC News reporter Neria Hlakotsa at the Johannesburg High Court in Gauteng.

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