By Marcus Moloko
The attempted murder case against alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has officially been transferred to the Johannesburg High Court for trial, following a brief appearance in the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.
Matlala is accused of orchestrating a hit on his former girlfriend, socialite Tebogo Thobejane, and faces 10 additional attempted murder charges involving prominent individuals.
Matlala stood in the dock alongside four co-accused, including his wife, Tsakani Matlala.
The group faces charges related to a failed assassination attempt on Thobejane, which prosecutors allege was part of a broader pattern of targeted violence linked to Matlala’s alleged criminal network.
Among the other alleged victims are taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni and DJ Seunkie Mokubung, popularly known as DJ Wetties.
Prosecutors confirmed in court that Matlala’s case was ready for transfer to the High Court, where he will stand trial for the full slate of charges.
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