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CRIME

State continues grilling Kekana as Matlala trial resumes

The State is challenging the credibility of Musa Kekana during cross-examination in the Johannesburg High Court as part of the trial-within-a-trial in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala…

  • Amahle Banda
2 min read
COURTS

Court considers use of Kekana’s medical records

The Johannesburg High Court is set to rule on whether the State may use medical records during cross-examination to challenge Musa Kekana's credibility in the Vusimuzi 'Cat'…

  • Amahle Banda
2 min read
An anonymous police officer attached to the South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau has told the Madlanga commission that his stay at a property belonging to businessman and alleged Big Five cartel leader Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala was being used to undermine his credibility. (EFF/X)
CRIME AND JUSTICE

Matlala trial turns to evidence on Kekana’s arrest

State witness Sergeant Mayisela Ledwaba has taken the stand in the Johannesburg High Court as the trial-within-a-trial continues into the legality of alleged hitman Musa Kekana's…

  • Amahle Banda
2 min read
Power struggle: Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala alleges he was caught in infighting between former police minister Bheki Cele and his successor, suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: GCIS
CRIME

Matlala attempted murder trial to run until 18 September

The high-profile attempted murder trial of businessman and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused, including his wife, is scheduled for 30 court…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
Murder-accused and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. (EFF/X)
CRIME

Cat Matlala’s attempted murder case faces further postponement

Businessman and alleged Big Five cartel leader Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's attempted murder case faces further delays as the defence requests multiple postponements. Matlala and his…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read