criminal justice system

Disclosure disputes and withdrawal bid delay Matlala case

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 […]

February 26, 2026 54 1

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O’Sullivan to have his day in Parliament on Tuesday

Forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to testify in person before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee probing alleged corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system. O'Sullivan had previously requested to appear virtually before the committee from London, citing security concerns. However, Members of Parliament rejected the request, accusing him of undermining the committee’s work. The controversial investigator's decision to physically appear comes a week after the Speaker of […]

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Matlala’s bid to move from Kokstad prison stalls, hints at new bail bid

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 […]

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Court security under scrutiny again after deadly Booysens shooting

The deadly shooting outside the Booysens Magistrates’ Court has once again placed court security under intense scrutiny. Two people were shot and killed, and three others were injured - including a lawyer - when gunmen opened fire outside the court premises on Tuesday. The attackers allegedly fled the scene in a white Audi with cloned number plates. The victims are believed to have been at court in support of an […]

January 21, 2026 56 1