[WATCH] Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in court for attempted murder case

Controversial Gauteng businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala (49), linked to a scandal involving KZN police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, returned to the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court this morning with his wife, Tsakani and two co-accused. They face charges related to a 2023 attempted hit on Matlala’s former lover, socialite Tebogo Thobejane. The matter has been postponed to the 26th of August.

• Vusimuzi Matlala
• KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
• Senzo Mchunu
• Alexandra Magistrates Court

Vusimuzi Matlala appeared at the Alexandra Magistrates Court on 11 July 2025 for attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder against his socialite girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN.