Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to Reappear in Court Over Tebogo Thobejane Murder Attempt
Tenderpreneur Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala will be appearing at the Alexandra Magistrate’s court
This is in connection with the alleged hit on media personality Tebogo Thobejane in October 2023
Matlala has been under the spotlight again following General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s media briefing
Matlala to appear in court
Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala will make another appearance at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 11 July 2025. The businessman faces charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The former Muvhango actress Tebogo Thobejane, in a statement shared with Briefly News, said she is living in constant fear.
In October 2023, while travelling home from Saints Champagne Lounge in Sandton, Thobejane’s vehicle was shot at.
The case took an interesting turn when the businessman’s wife, Tsakani Matlala, was arrested and released on bail capped at R20,000 at the court in Sandton, Johannesburg.
The other people accused include Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, who did not apply for bail. All four accused will be appearing at the upcoming hearing on Friday. The case will be transferred to the Johannesburg High Court.
Matlala under Mkhwanazi’s radar
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a media briefing on Sunday, 6 July 2025. The top cop implicated politicians, members of the South African Police Services (SAPS), and prosecutors for playing a role in an elaborate criminal syndicate.
During the briefing, controversial businessman Matlala was accused of funding Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu’s political agenda. He accused Brown Kogosi of sharing highly classified police information with the businessman.
Mokgosi, according to Mkhwanazi, told Matlala about the dissolution of the KZN task force in January 2025.
