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Court Keeps 'Cat' Matlala at Kgosi Mampuru, Orders Unobstructed Lawyer Access

The order prioritizes meaningful attorney access to safeguard fair-trial preparation.

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Businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala appears alongside co-accused Tsakani Matlala at Alexandra Magistrate's Court on October 07, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is reported that Matlala remains in custody facing charges for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane. The suspects are accused of orchestrating the failed assassination of Matlala's former partner, socialite Tebogo Thobejane, in October 2023. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)
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Overview

  • The South Gauteng High Court directed Correctional Services to provide a consultation room at Kgosi Mampuru where Matlala can meet counsel without barriers and exchange documents.
  • Judges authorized the defence to use a laptop during prison consultations to manage the large volume of case material.
  • Matlala is to remain at Kgosi Mampuru II C-Max in Pretoria for now rather than be returned to eBongweni Super Maximum in Kokstad.
  • The court set specific consultation access on February 16 and 17 and postponed the case to February 26 for pre-trial proceedings.
  • Matlala and four co-accused face multiple charges, including 11 counts of attempted murder, as the defence signals a fresh bail application citing detention-related obstacles to preparation.