Tebogo Thobejane

What was expected to mark a decisive step toward trial in the high-profile attempted murder case against alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, instead resulted in another procedural setback at the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday. Pre-trial proceedings were briefly stood down after one of Matlala’s co-accused changed legal representation at the eleventh hour - the latest development in a case already marred by delays. Matlala, his wife Tsakane, and […]

A pre-trial date in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s, attempted murder case is expected to be set next Thursday, after the Johannesburg High Court postponed proceedings amid ongoing disclosure delays and concerns over restricted access to legal counsel. Matlala appeared in court on Friday alongside his four co-accused — his wife Tsakani Matlala, alleged hitmen Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, as well as Mabusela’s daughter, Nthabiseng Nzama — in […]