Altercation
A year after he was employed, Thoka said he had a verbal altercation with Matsena's sister. He decided to resign from his job because of how he was "treated". He also said he did not "regularly receive his full salary".
Following his resignation, Thoka asked Matsena to return his possessions, including a phone, driver's licence, a hair cutter and clothes.
ANC Gauteng MPL Mapiti Matsena, who was killed at his home.
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"The deceased refused to hand over my possessions, whereafter a verbal altercation ensued, which ended in the deceased physically assaulting me," Thoka claimed.
Thoka opened a case of assault against Matsena, but the matter was later withdrawn.