Businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala Faces Attempted Murder Charges in South Africa

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Pretoria businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, 49, is being held at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre's C-Max unit on charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering. Matlala, along with his co-accused, including his wife Tsakani Matlala and musicians Musa Kekana and Tiegi Floyd Mabusela, is accused of orchestrating a hit on his ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane, who was shot in October 2023. The case has been postponed to October 7 to allow the State to centralise the multiple dockets emanating from various jurisdictions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, a 49-year-old Pretoria businessman, is facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering, along with his co-accused, including his wife Tsakani Matlala and musicians Musa Kekana and Tiegi Floyd Mabusela.
  • The group is accused of orchestrating a hit on Matlala's ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane, who was shot in October 2023.
  • The case has been postponed to October 7 to allow the State to centralise the multiple dockets emanating from various jurisdictions.
  • The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane has stated that the State will oppose Matlala's bail application while investigations continue.
  • Seven different dockets are emanating from various court jurisdictions, including Orlando, Pretoria, Sandton, and the Vaal.
  • Matlala was arrested in May 2024, and it was reported that he was behind the attack on Thobejane and helped launder millions in dirty money.

Statistics:

  • Matlala, 49, is being held at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre's C-Max unit.
  • Seven different dockets are emanating from various court jurisdictions.
  • Two dockets are from Orlando, two from Pretoria, two from Sandton, and one from the Vaal.
  • Matlala's firm was involved in a cancelled contract in May 2025, with the contract stating that Matlala's firm should not have progressed beyond the initial bidding stage.

Sources:

  • News24: "Businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, wife face attempt, con, money laundering charges"
  • SABC News: "Businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and co-accused to appear in court"
  • IOL News: "National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola cancels contract with Matlala's firm"