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Defense Challenges Key Witness in High-Stakes Trial | Johannesburg News
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The trial of Vusimusi Matlala, aka “Cat,” is escalating as he and four others face 25 charges, including attempted murder, tied to a 2022 shooting of businessman Joe Sibanyoni. On day two, defense lawyers aggressively questioned security guard Bethwell Cele’s testimony, using an aerial map to reconstruct the attack — despite Cele admitting he’s not an artist. They also challenged whether a security bullet might have hit Sibanyoni, which Cele denied — though he confirmed Sibanyoni was shot multiple times and survived. Cele also revealed his indirect connection to Sibanyoni, though not through direct pay. With witness credibility under fire, the case remains a high-stakes, complex legal drama.
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