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Defence challenges State witness’s account in Matlala trial

The defence in the attempted murder trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, spent Wednesday systematically challenging the credibility of the State's first witness, questioning everything from the layout of the crime scene to whether he may have accidentally shot the alleged victim himself. Proceedings in the Johannesburg High Court centred on the testimony of security guard, Bethwell Cele, who was on duty when taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 13

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Witness’s memory tested as court blocks CCTV evidence in Matlala trial

The credibility of the State's first witness in the trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, came under intense scrutiny on Tuesday, as the Johannesburg High Court refused to allow CCTV footage to be played, until it is properly authenticated. Defence lawyers also challenged the witness's recollection of key details surrounding the 2022 attempted murder of taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni. Security guard, Bethwell Cele, spent hours in the […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 33

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Matlala trial begins with not guilty pleas as State prepares to call first witness

The trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and his four co-accused officially got underway in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, with all five pleading not guilty to 25 charges as the State prepares to call businessman, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, as its first witness. The accused face charges including attempted murder, fraud and money laundering linked to three alleged hit plots between August 2022 and January 2024. The […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 48

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Marble Towers owner and Joburg strike court-backed deal to avert further demolition

The City of Johannesburg and Marble Towers owner, Goldenrod Group, have reached a court-backed agreement aimed at resolving compliance issues at the building, bringing their latest legal dispute to a temporary close. The agreement, made an order of the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, follows urgent proceedings after the City demolished what it described as illegally erected trading structures at Marble Towers earlier this week. Under the agreement, the City […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 111

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Communication breakdown delays sentencing in Nada-Jane Challita murder case

A communication breakdown within the Johannesburg High Court has led to yet another delay in the sentencing proceedings of convicted child rapist and murderer, Amber-Lee Hughes, prolonging the Challita family's wait for justice. Sentencing proceedings were expected to resume on Friday, with Nada-Jane Challita's father, Ellie Challita, due to take the stand as evidence in aggravation of sentence continued. However, the matter could not proceed after it emerged that dates […]

todayJune 19, 2026 55

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DJ Warras murder trial to be enrolled in High Court next month

The murder case of media personality, Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, has moved a step closer to trial, with the Johannesburg High Court postponing the matter to 24 July for a pre-trial conference ahead of its formal enrolment. The postponement was granted on Wednesday after both the State and defence agreed that further preparations were needed before trial proceedings could begin. Stock was shot and killed near the Carlton Centre in […]

todayJune 18, 2026 59

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Funding concerns raised as court insists “Cat” Matlala trial will proceed in July

The Johannesburg High Court has reaffirmed that the highly anticipated trial involving alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, will proceed on 20 July, despite concerns over the legal representation of alleged hitman, Musa Kekana. The issue arose during proceedings on Wednesday after Kekana's newly appointed lawyer, Joe Strauss, appeared in court for the first time following the withdrawal of his predecessor. Strauss informed the court that funding […]

todayJune 17, 2026 322

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Matlala defence receives key State evidence, vows to oppose any delay to July trial

Alleged crime boss, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's, legal team says it has finally received key disclosure material from the State and will oppose any attempt to delay the start of the highly anticipated trial scheduled for 20 July. The developments emerged during Matlala and his co-accused's appearance in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, where the court assessed trial readiness and addressed outstanding issues ahead of proceedings expected to begin next […]

todayJune 15, 2026 77

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Buthelezi pleads not guilty, claims memory loss in Keppler’s murder

Former police constable, Mandla Buthelezi, has pleaded not guilty to all charges relating to the murder of Gauteng traffic warden, Chesney Keppler, telling the Johannesburg High Court he has no recollection of the night the 22-year-old was killed. In a Section 115 plea explanation read by his attorney, Sphamandla Madinane, Buthelezi said he spent Christmas Day in 2024 drinking alcohol at a car wash before attending a Christmas party in […]

todayJune 11, 2026 120