The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes public hearings in Pretoria involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, but his testimony is delayed amid legal arguments over what evidence may be used. Several reports describe a dispute about whether statements and investigator notes connected to a plea deal that did not proceed can remain on the inquiry record, and whether those statements can be part of questioning.

Across outlets, Matlala is described as expected to testify on 9 and 10 November, though the timing depends on legal submissions. One outlet reports that Matlala’s legal team pursues court action after the commission dismisses an application intended to prevent the use of plea-deal-related evidence. Coverage also frames the broader purpose of the commission as examining alleged links between criminal networks and senior police officials, with some hearings held in camera before Matlala’s appearance.

Overall, the main points consistently reported are Matlala’s involvement, the existence of an evidentiary dispute tied to a collapsed plea-and-sentence agreement, and the resulting postponements or conditional scheduling for his testimony.