Coceka Magubeni

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Judge in Cat Matlala trial turns down accused’s bid to skip parts of trial due to studies

27th July 2026

The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application by accused number five, Nthabiseng Nzama, to be excused from attending portions of an...

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‘Cat’ Matlala trial: Security officer defends identification of suspects

27th July 2026

The trial within a trial in the attempted murder case involving alleged underworld figure and controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his...

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Dramatic turn in Cat Matlala case as trial within a trial ensues

24th July 2026

A trial within a trial has begun at the Johannesburg High Court in the case involving murder-accused Musa Kekana. The court is...

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‘You are lying to this court,’ Cat Matlala’s lawyer tells witness

23rd July 2026

The attempted murder trial involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala continued before the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, with his legal counsel accusing state...

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Cat Matlala’s lawyer challenges security guard’s account in attempted murder trial

23rd July 2026

The defence for alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala continued its cross-examination of state witness Mzamo Cele on Thursday, questioning aspects of...

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Bidvest security clashes with defence in Matlala trial

22nd July 2026

Tempers flared in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when state witness Mzamo Cele repeatedly clashed with defence lawyers during cross-examination. This...

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‘I won’t do favours’: Security guard clashes with lawyer in Cat Matlala trial

22nd July 2026

A tense exchange erupted in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when Bidvest security guard Mzamo Cele refused a defence lawyer’s request...

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Why court paused Cat Matlala trial over isiZulu phrase used by state witness

22nd July 2026

Proceedings in the trial of alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala were briefly interrupted on Tuesday after a dispute arose over the...

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Gunfire, fear, courtroom clashes mark dramatic start to Cat Matlala attempted murder trial

21st July 2026

The attempted murder trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala got off to a dramatic start in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. This...

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Julius Mkhwanazi, witness K to return to court for bail hearing

20th July 2026

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) inspector, identified as Witness K,...