By Marcus Moloko
The High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed the bail appeal of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, upholding the Alexandra Regional Court’s earlier decision to deny his release.
The High Court ruled that the interests of justice would not be served by granting bail, citing the severity of the charges against the tenderpreneur and the potential threat Matlala posed to witnesses and law enforcement officials.
Matlala is facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, fraud, and attempts to defeat the ends of justice, in a case related to the failed assassination of his former lover, socialite Tebogo Thobejane, in October 2023.
During his bail appeal, his legal team argued that the initial ruling was flawed and overly reliant on incorrect legal standards.
The High Court found that, despite procedural missteps in the lower court, the outcome was justified given the weight of the evidence and the risks involved.
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