Judge in Cat Matlala trial turns down accused’s bid to skip parts of trial due to studies
The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application by accused number five, Nthabiseng Nzama, to be excused from attending portions of an ongoing trial in which... Read more.
‘Cat’ Matlala trial: Security officer defends identification of suspects
The trial within a trial in the attempted murder case involving alleged underworld figure and controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his... Read more.
Dramatic turn in Cat Matlala case as trial within a trial ensues
A trial within a trial has begun at the Johannesburg High Court in the case involving murder-accused Musa Kekana. The court is set to determine whether certain admissions... Read more.
‘You are lying to this court,’ Cat Matlala’s lawyer tells witness
The attempted murder trial involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala continued before the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, with his legal counsel accusing... Read more.
Cat Matlala’s lawyer challenges security guard’s account in attempted murder trial
The defence for alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala continued its cross-examination of state witness Mzamo Cele on Thursday, questioning... Read more.
Bidvest security clashes with defence in Matlala trial
Tempers flared in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when state witness Mzamo Cele repeatedly clashed with defence lawyers during cross-examination. This pushed... Read more.
‘I won’t do favours’: Security guard clashes with lawyer in Cat Matlala trial
A tense exchange erupted in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when Bidvest security guard Mzamo Cele refused a defence lawyer’s request to sketch the... Read more.
Why court paused Cat Matlala trial over isiZulu phrase used by state witness
Proceedings in the trial of alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala were briefly interrupted on Tuesday after a dispute arose over the meaning... Read more.
Gunfire, fear, courtroom clashes mark dramatic start to Cat Matlala attempted murder trial
The attempted murder trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala got off to a dramatic start in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. This after an emotional eyewitness... Read more.
Julius Mkhwanazi, witness K to return to court for bail hearing
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) inspector, identified... Read more.
