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Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to face additional charges in the case against him and his three co-accused.
Matlala made a brief appearance in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 11 July 2025.
He is currently facing several charges, including the attempted murder of his former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, in 2023.
Matlala, flagged by slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran for shady Tembisa Hospital deals, is back in court.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) July 11, 2025
He & co-accused face charges of attempted murder, money laundering & conspiracy to commit murder.
Case postponed to the 26th August as the state moves to centralise two… pic.twitter.com/qyRx0BaWjp
The businessman, known for securing high-value government contracts, is under scrutiny for a R360-million SAPS health services tender awarded to his company, Medicare24 Tshwane District.
His business dealings in the private security and healthcare sectors have raised red flags, triggering multiple fraud investigations.
There was a heavy police presence at his court appearance, with members of the SAPS Special Task Force stationed inside the courtroom, armed with high-powered rifles.
Matlala remains in custody after opting not to apply for bail. His wife, Tsakani Matlala who’s also implicated in the case, is out on R20 000 bail.
The two alleged hitmen believed to have been hired by Matlala are currently out on warning for this case but remain in custody for unrelated charges.
The group will return to court on 26 August 2025.
Meanwhile, at a shocking media briefing on Sunday, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, General Lieutenant Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi placed Matlala at the centre of allegations that the criminal justice system, including top police officials and prosecuting authorities, had been captured by drug cartels.
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