Vusimuzi Matlala pre-trial hearing postponed as court awaits detention clarity

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The pre-trial hearing of controversial businessman and alleged cartel member Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused, including his wife Tsakani Matlala, has been postponed in the Johannesburg High Court. Matlala faces multiple counts of attempted murder alongside his co-accused. The charges include attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, fraud, money laundering and defeating the ends of justice. Attempted murder on ex-girlfriendThe state alleges that Matlala orchestrated the attempted murder of his former partner, television actress and influencer Tebogo Thobejane, in October 2023. More charges being pursuedThe state is expected to pursue further counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.