Author: Coceka Magubeni

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‘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.
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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.
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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.
Why court paused Cat Matlala trial over isiZulu phrase used by state witness
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Court orders forfeiture of R326m in assets linked to Morgan Maumela syndicate

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained a final forfeiture order for assets worth approximately R326-million linked... Read more.
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 Suliman Carrim postponement application deferred to next Friday after late filing

The Madlanga Commission has postponed the hearing of Suliman Carrim’s application for a postponement to next Friday after legal representatives argued that there... Read more.