Coceka Magubeni

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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,...

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Court orders forfeiture of R326m in assets linked to Morgan Maumela syndicate

20th July 2026

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained a final forfeiture order for assets worth approximately R326-million linked to...

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Limpopo teen arrested for rape of siblings

20th July 2026

The police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with two counts of rape involving his younger siblings. It is alleged that...

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 Suliman Carrim postponement application deferred to next Friday after late filing

17th July 2026

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

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‘Gavin Jacob overlooked specialist narcotics teams in 2021 cocaine operation’

17th July 2026

A Hawks warrant officer told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Friday that Lt-Col Gavin Jacob did not call on specialist narcotics...