New witness to take the stand in Matlala attempted-murder trial
"Cat" Matlala and four others are facing charges of attempted murder and money laundering.
A new witness is set to testify in the Matlala attempted-murder trial at the High Court in Johannesburg. The accused, including Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and four others, are charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering, all related to the failed assassination of socialite Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung.
Dr Ziphelele Mazibuko, the new state witness, testified that security measures were heightened at Edenvale Hospital in 2024 where accused Musa Kekana was admitted due to fears for staff safety. Staff reportedly overheard Kekana discussing a plan to break him out of the hospital, leading to additional security being implemented on the floor where he was being treated.
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