Vusimusi ‘Cat' Matlala abandons bail bid, will remain in jail ahead of trial
Vusimusi Matlala has abandoned his bail bid in a brief court appearance.
His wife, Tsakani, secured bail with strict conditions.
They are facing charges linked to a botched hit.
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Tenderpreneur and criminally accused businessman Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala abandoned his bid for bail in the Alexandra Magistrate's court on Friday and has traded his high-life for a prison cell while awaiting trial.
Both Matlala and his socialite wife, Tsakani, face charges relating to the botched hit on actress and socialite Tebogo Thobejane.
Thobejane survived a hit-style shooting in Sandton in October 2023 when the car she was travelling in came under fire.
According to a provisional charge sheet, Matlala faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.
Tsakani will face charges of money laundering and acting as an accessory after the fact.
In a brief appearance, with the couple huddling together in the dock, the court heard that the State advocate and Matlala's legal team had found common ground.
As such, by agreement, Tsakani was granted bail in the amount of R20 000 with strict conditions.
She was told to hand in her passport, may not leave Gauteng, and may not contact witnesses in the matter, or the family members of other accused.
This is a developing story.
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