The pre-trial hearing of businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his four co-accused is expected to commence on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court. Image: Phill Magakoe / AFPThe pre-trial hearing of controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused is expected to commence on Thursday morning at the Johannesburg High Court. Matlala is facing 11 counts of attempted murder, along with several additional charges linked to multiple failed assassination attempts over a three-year period. ADVERTISEMENTAfter spending several months in custody, Matlala and his co-accused will make their first appearance in the High Court. It remains unclear whether Matlala will appear in court in person, following his recent transfer to the Kokstad Super C-Max Correctional Centre.