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The trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused heats up as state witness Bethuel Cele takes the stand, facing sharp cross-examination over crime scene security and his reluctance to testify. Defense attorneys zeroed in on inconsistencies in timing, access control, and Cele’s dismissive remarks about police evidence collection — even calling his tone “derogatory.” Cele admitted he couldn’t recall how long it took for police to arrive and claimed he didn’t identify his own spent cartridges, stressing only ballistics experts could do that. The court also paused from showing disputed video footage until its authenticity is verified, hinting at possible witness recalls. With 25 charges — including 11 carrying life sentences — the prosecution presses forward while the defense seeks to unravel the state’s narrative, one shaky testimony at a time.

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