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BREAKING NEWS | CAT MATLALA PRE TRIAL HALTED | COURT TO RULE ON GAUTENG TRANSFER

MDNtv — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:56:02 +0000

The Johannesburg High Court has postponed the pre trial hearing of alleged crime boss Vusimuzi Cat Matlala and his four co accused to 6 February 2026, granting additional time for legal consultations and arguments around his detention location.

Matlala, who faces multiple attempted murder and related charges together with his wife Tsakane Matlala, is currently being held at eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre.

His legal team has argued that his detention outside Gauteng severely limits access to their client and undermines trial preparation. The defence is formally seeking his transfer closer to the Johannesburg High Court, where proceedings are being heard.

The court has indicated it will consider the transfer request while the matter remains postponed.

This case continues to draw national attention due to the seriousness of the charges and the legal questions around detainee access and fair trial preparation.

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Magistrate Calls Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Lawyer “Mkhwanazi”

MDNtv — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:24:09 +0000

In a surprising twist during court proceedings, the magistrate presiding over Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s case mistakenly referred to his defence lawyer as “Mkhwanazi.” The slip drew murmurs in the courtroom because the name is the same as KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi — whose testimony has been central in exposing Matlala’s alleged privileges under law enforcement.

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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala Bail Application, 02 September 2025

MDNtv — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:20:29 +0000

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appear at Alexandra Magistrate’s

Alleged crime kingpin and tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala returned to the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court for a solo bail application. His co-accused will only appear next month.

Stay updated on this unfolding Johannesburg court case.

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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala Bail Application, 02 September 2025

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