Vusimuzi Cat Matlala

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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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Witness K lawyer shocked by Mkhwanazi’s lovers’ quarrel claims

The legal representative of Witness K in the precious stone theft case says he was shocked by embattled Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi's, claim that the matter stemmed from a lovers' quarrel gone wrong. Mkhwanazi and Witness K returned to the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges linked to the alleged theft of precious stones worth R14.9 million during a bogus raid in Killarney in […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 115

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim allegedly spotted in Cape Town while reportedly receiving hospital treatment

Madlanga Commission evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, says controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, was allegedly seen having lunch with friends in Cape Town. The claim comes despite Carrim's legal team informing the commission that he is unwell and receiving medical treatment in hospital. Advocate Chaskalson told the commission that Carrim's legal team submitted another medical certificate on Tuesday, indicating that he would be unable to appear for his scheduled […]

todayJuly 15, 2026 372

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Medicare24 case takes twist as Matlala pulls plug on plea deal

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has withdrawn his plea agreement in the controversial Medicare24 saga, after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria rejected his proposed sentence. Matlala appeared briefly in court on Monday, after the court refused to accept a plea agreement that would've seen him sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, instead indicating that a 12 year sentence would be more appropriate. As a result, Matlala's guilty plea […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 38

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Mkhwanazi, Behari granted bail in fraud and corruption case

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, and the city’s suspended Head of Legal Services, Khemraj Behari, have each been granted R50 000 bail after appearing in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on fraud and corruption charges. The pair appeared alongside former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Imogen Mashazi, and the city’s Head of Human Resources, Linda Gxasheka, who were arrested during an overnight operation by the Commissions […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 45

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence raises questions about Khan’s alleged links to Malema

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence suggesting that suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, shared information relating to criminal cases with his associates and maintained contact with prominent political figures. The commission continued reading evidence into the record against Khan in his absence on Tuesday as he recovers at Milpark Hospital following an apparent attempt on his life last week. Evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, presented […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 329

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Madlanga Commission | Cat Matlala to appear before commission next Tuesday

Alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, 7 July. Matlala has reportedly agreed to testify on condition that he is not questioned about the controversial SAPS Medicare24 Tshwane District tender, citing ongoing legal proceedings involving the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The commission says this will not affect its work or findings, adding that matters related to the controversial […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 74

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Madlanga Commission | Shongwe claims he was threatened over Khan probe

uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament, Vusi Tulane Shongwe, says he was warned that he was "treading on dangerous territory" days after questioning forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, about why he had investigated former acting National Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, instead of suspended Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan. Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday that, in the weeks leading up to the incident, he also received warnings that […]

todayJune 30, 2026 114