The High Court of South Africa has postponed the pre-trial conference in the case involving alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi Matlala after the defence requested further disclosure from the State.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Matlala’s legal team submitted a list of additional documents they require. The prosecution has also received representations from the defence counsel of one of the co-accused, while another indicated plans to do the same.
Matlala, widely known as “Cat”, appeared alongside his co-accused — Musa Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, his wife Tsakani Matlala and Zandile Nthabiseng Nzama. The group faces 25 charges, including 11 counts of attempted murder linked to three separate shooting incidents allegedly carried out between August 2022 and January 2024.
The State alleges the accused orchestrated targeted shootings before attempting to conceal the origins of funds through money laundering and fraudulent invoices.
The matter has been postponed to 18 March 2026 to allow for the outcome of the representations. Accused one to three remain in custody, while accused four and five have been released on bail.
NPA spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole said the State remains committed to ensuring a thorough and fair prosecution as the case proceeds.
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