By Marcus Moloko
The pre-trial hearing of Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala and his co-accused, including his wife Tsakane, has been postponed.
Matlala, alongside his wife, Tsakane will return to court on 6 February, when judges are expected to decide whether he can be detained in Gauteng.
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Matlala is currently facing trial at the Johannesburg High Court for attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.
He’s accused of orchestrating a 2023 shooting on the N1 highway near Sandton that left his ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane, injured.
Matlala, who has been linked to the so-called “Big Five” cartel, is facing multiple attempted murder charges.
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The matter has been escalated to the Johannesburg High Court after prosecutors consolidated the cases, due to the seriousness of the allegations.
Matlala has appointed
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