Judge finds that Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s incarceration in KZN not in the interest of Justice

Acting Judge William Karam is not happy that Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is incarcerated in KZN but standing trial in Gauteng. GAUTENG – Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s incarceration in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), while his trial is in Gauteng, is untenable. That’s according to Acting Judge William Karam, who was dealing with Matlala’s pre-trial hearing at the High Court in Johannesburg on 29 January 2026. Judge weighs in on Matlala’s incarceration in KZNDuring proceedings, Matlala’s lawyer, Advocate Annelene van den Heever, addressed the court about the circumstances of his incarceration and how difficult it was to adequately consult with him. Image: Phill MagakoeSource: Getty ImagesMatlala’s matter postponed for another weekFollowing a brief discussion with the advocates, Judge Karam postponed the matter to 6 February 2026.