Cat Matlala case postponed so co-accused can write exam
The attempted murder case against alleged cartel member Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused has been postponed to Thursday to allow accused number five, Nthabiseng Nzama, to write an exam on Tuesday.
Matlala, his wife Tsakane Matlala and their co-accused Musa Kekana, Tiego Mabusela and Nzama, made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg high court on Monday.
They face multiple charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering. The matter is currently focused on challenges by the accused to the admissibility of evidence from state witnesses.
On Monday, medical expert Prof Gert Saayman answered questions about Kekana’s medical records relating to his allegation that he was assaulted by police after his arrest in April 2024. Afterwards, judge Cassim Moosa postponed the matter to Thursday.
“Accused number five is writing an exam tomorrow and the court was informed almost two weeks ago of this factor. The court will not be sitting tomorrow because she is writing tomorrow. Therefore, we postpone the matter to Thursday,” Moosa said.
The postponement will also allow Dr Du Toit, who examined Kekana after his arrest, to consult with the defence.
“Dr Du Toit is going to have her consultation with the defence counsel tomorrow [Tuesday] and she will be called on Thursday,” Moosa said.