Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, a key witness at an inquiry, was granted a final postponement on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, after Commission chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga expressed visible annoyance at the request. Madlanga questioned why Matlala could not proceed to answer questions that were unrelated to his ongoing criminal trial.
The exchange highlighted tensions over Matlala's repeated attempts to delay his testimony. Madlanga's frustration suggests the commission views the postponement applications as obstructive, particularly given that some lines of questioning fall outside the scope of any criminal proceedings against the witness.
The decision to grant Matlala one final chance indicates the commission is reaching the limits of its patience with further delays. The ruling sets a clear boundary for future proceedings, with the implication that additional postponement requests may not be entertained.
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