Defence tears into TRT officer’s testimony in Matlala trial-within-a-trial
Sharp contradictions, accusations of dishonesty, and conflicting accounts of a dramatic arrest dominated proceedings on Wednesday as the defence intensified its... Read more.
Lawyer for ‘Cat’ Matlala’s co-accused withdraws, citing finances
The lawyer representing Nthabiseng Nzama, the fifth accused in the murder trial linked to alleged drug kingpin and controversial tender tycoon Vusimuzi “Cat”... Read more.
Defence questions police captain’s version of ‘hitman’ Musa Kekana’s arrest
The defence in the trial-within-a-trial involving murder accused Musa Kekana challenged the evidence of Tactical Response Team (TRT) officer Cpt Alfred Sekgobela... Read more.
‘He coughed blood’: Court hears about arrest of ‘hitman’ linked to Cat Matlala
The trial within a trial resumed on Tuesday, with state prosecutor Elize le Roux continuing the evidence-in-chief of Cpt Phimi Alfred Sekgobela, a member of the... Read more.
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.
