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VUSIMUZI CAT MATLALA CLASHES WITH CMAX AS JUDGE ORDERS FULL LEGAL ACCESS

MDNtv — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:43:02 +0000

The courtroom battle involving Vusimuzi Cat Matlala has taken a dramatic turn after a judge ordered Correctional Services and the head of CMAX prison in Pretoria to accommodate meaningful legal consultations.

Matlala’s legal team argued that severe access limitations at CMAX were preventing proper preparation in a case involving a terabyte of digital evidence, including computer equipment and hard drives. They applied to have him brought to court for consultation purposes, citing ongoing difficulties inside the maximum security facility.

While the court declined to compel his transport, it made a powerful ruling: defence teams are entitled to proper and meaningful access to their clients. The judge directed Correctional Services and the head of CMAX to facilitate consultations in a way that allows real preparation, not token visits.

This development raises serious questions about the balance between maximum security detention and constitutional fair trial rights.

Is this just a procedural dispute, or the beginning of a much bigger legal confrontation?

Watch the full breakdown and analysis.

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IPHC Pastor Michael Sandlana Appears in Court for Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case

MDNtv — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:12:21 +0000

Senior IPHC church leader Pastor Michael Sandlana is appearing in court for a bail application in a high-profile corruption case that has drawn national attention.

Sandlana’s court appearance is closely watched due to his prominence within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) and the serious nature of the allegations levelled against him. The case forms part of a broader investigation into alleged corruption and financial misconduct.

The court is expected to hear arguments from both the State and the defence as the bail proceedings unfold.

This is a developing story. MDNtv will continue to follow proceedings and bring updates as they happen.