'Don't interrupt me': TRT Captain clashes with defence in 'Cat' Matlala trial
A Tactical Response Team captain is facing intense cross-examination in a Johannesburg High Court regarding the legality of an arrest and search conducted without a warrant. The trial involves alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and four co-accused facing multiple serious criminal charges.
Why it matters
The trial highlights critical issues regarding police procedure, constitutional rights, and the admissibility of evidence in high-profile criminal cases.
Ask AI 7 min A police captain has defended the decision not to obtain a search warrant before entering a Kew property linked to accused Musa Kekana, telling the Johannesburg High Court he lacked sufficient information and feared crucial evidence could disappear.
A Tactical Response Team (TRT) captain clashed with defence counsel in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, warning the lawyer not to interrupt him while he was giving evidence.
"If I start doing that, it won't be nice."
The exchange took place during day eight of the trial-within-a-trial involving alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and four co-accused.
TRT Captain Sekgobela is facing extensive cross-examination as the defence challenges the origin of the intelligence that led police to a property in Kew, where accused number one, Musa Kekana, was arrested.
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