{
  "id": 17781912,
  "title": "‘Cat’ Matlala, co-accused attempted murder trial postponed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/cat-matlala-co-accused-attempted-murder-trial-postponed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T10:31:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/cat-matlala-co-accused-attempted-murder-trial-postponed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The attempted murder trial of businessman Vusimuzi \"Cat\" Matlala and four co-accused has been delayed until Thursday at the High Court in Johannesburg. Matlala faces charges of orchestrating three unsuccessful assassination attempts against his ex-girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung. These alleged attacks occurred between August 2022 and January 2024. The postponement came about due to an agreement between the defense teams and the State. Judge Cassim Moosa noted that there is no other defense witness present in court today for the trial on behalf of accused number one. Dr Du Toit, who was to be called as a witness, is scheduled to have a consultation with counsel tomorrow and will appear in court at 2:00 pm on Thursday. Additionally, accused number five is currently writing an examination, which prevents the trial from being held tomorrow.",
  "summary": "Matlala is accused of orchestrating three failed assassination attempts",
  "key_points": [
    "Cat Matlala's trial postponed until Thursday at Johannesburg High Court",
    "Matlala accused of orchestrating three failed assassination attempts",
    "Defense witness Dr Du Toit unavailable; accused five writing exam"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}