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The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Court grants bail to CPF member accused of son's murder
Alexandra Magistrate's Court granted R5 000 bail to a 40-year-old Community Policing Forum (CPF) member accused of murdering her 21-year-old son. The woman, a mother of four, appeared for a formal bail application on July 24, facing a single count of murder after allegedly stabbing her adult son to death on July 5 at their home in Alexandra. The prosecution said that the incident followed an argument in the kitchen, sparked by the son's apparent intoxication. The dispute escalated, culminating in the fatal stabbing, witnessed by two of the accused's minor children. Also read: Fifth suspect added to Tebogo Thobejane's attempt murder case Describing the charge as a schedule five offense, a serious crime requiring stringent bail scrutiny, the state acknowledged its gravity but did not oppose bail. 'There is no element of premeditation that the state is alleging,' the prosecutor said, emphasising that the act was not planned. The state further urged the court to balance the interests of justice with the needs of the accused's children, especially her infant. The defence presented the accused's affidavit, which underscored her deep roots in Alexandra. In the affidavit, the accused revealed that Alexandra is not only her home, but her family's home, and her place of work as a CPF member. She further noted that she does not have any travel documents. It was on the basis of this affidavit that the defence assured the court that the accused posed no flight risk. The defence further said the accused has no prior convictions, no pending cases, or protection orders. In the affidavit, the accused also committed to not interfering with the witnesses or the ongoing investigation should she be released on bail. Also read: MK Party pledges sustained pressure in Vusimuzi Matlala criminal case After a two-hour adjournment, the magistrate delivered her ruling. 'There is no evidence before this court that she may attempt to flee justice,' the magistrate stated, citing the accused's lack of travel documents and strong community ties. She also found no evidence suggesting the accused would commit further crimes, intimidate witnesses, or disturb public order. Bail was set at R5 000, with conditions that, among others, the accused would report to the Alexandra Police Station once a week, be moved to an alternative home, and have no contact with witnesses, though she was allowed to reunite with her infant child. The case was postponed to August 13, for further investigation. Alex News knows the identity of the accused, but has chosen to withhold it to protect the privacy of the minor witnesses involved. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
IOL News
22-07-2025
- IOL News
Who is the fifth suspect added in the Tebogo Thobejane attempted murder?
Tebogo Thobejane was admitted to the Life Fourways Hospital in Johannesburg for shock after her car was shot at multiple times. In a significant development in the ongoing attempted murder case involving South African actress Tebogo Thobejane, the State has introduced a fifth suspect, Nthabiseng Nzama Nzama, 23, appeared briefly before the Alexandra Magistrates' Court on Monday, facing charges related to allegedly facilitating fund transfers between accounts while having knowledge that these funds were derived from criminal activity. Phindi Mjonondwane, spokesperson for the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) in Gauteng, confirmed that Nzama has been granted bail set at R10,000. This recent addition to the case comes amid an investigation into an extensive criminal network, stemming from the arrest of suspects linked to the brutal killing of popular musician Oupa John Sefoka, better known to fans as DJ Sumbody. Police have now confirmed that the suspects arrested for his murder are connected to other killings including the attempted murder of Thobejane, indicating a broader pattern of organised violence.
News24
21-07-2025
- News24
Sandton businessman arrested for DJ Sumbody hit
Police have made an arrest in connection with the assassination of Oupa John Sefoka, also known as DJ Sumbody. It is understood that businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe was arrested at his Sandton home on Monday. Molefe and alleged hitmen Michael Pule Tau, Musa Kekana and Tlego Floyd Mabusela are before court and awaiting trial for the hit-style killing of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart in April last year. At the time of his arrest, Molefe was out on bail. Kekana and Mabusela also face charges of attempted murder relating to a failed hit on actress and socialite Tebogo Thobejane, an attack allegedly set in motion by her former lover, tender don Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala. Sefoka was killed in Woodmead in November 2022.
News24
12-07-2025
- News24
Tebogo Thobejane launches GBV foundation and reveals emotional struggle - ‘I'm not safe'
South Africans have endured a week of explosive headlines and shocking revelations. Leading the news is Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala, an alleged crime kingpin accused of trying to murder his ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane. He's also alleged to have corrupt relationships with government officials. These allegations have rocked the entire nation. On Friday, July 11, 2025, Matlala and his co-accused appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court to face more charges in his case that's been postponed to August. In a candid interview with Drum, Tebogo Thobejane revealed how the incident has devastated her mental health. Despite Matlala being behind bars, she admitted she still doesn't feel safe. Read more | Tebogo Thobejane pleas for privacy as ex-boyfriend's attempted murder bail hearing postponed In October 2023, Tebogo survived what she alleges was an assassination attempt by Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala. The attack occurred while she and a friend were driving on the N1 highway near Sandton, Johannesburg. Their car was riddled with bullets, leaving Thobejane shot in the foot and her friend with a serious spinal cord injury. Thobejane says she's not the same person she was before the incident. She can barely recognise her own emotions anymore and often feels numb. Without any support system in place, she's struggling to cope with the trauma alone. 'I don't know how I'm feeling honestly, and there's still no one supporting me, not even the government and what's annoying me at this point is that I've seen all these men protecting themselves but have no time to check in with us, the victims, as to how we're doing, and the sad part is that we can't even go into witness protection because the police are involved,' she said. She recently launched her Bothlale Foundation (meaning 'wisdom'), a foundation dedicated to helping GBV survivors and victims. Her inspiration for this work stems from her desire to support others who have endured similar experiences. 'I've had a hard life, and they've tried to silence me.' When asked about her case against ex-partner Vusi Matlala, she declined to share details, citing ongoing court proceedings. What she did make clear: she is proud of standing up for herself. 'I can't engage on that because of the ongoing court case, but all I can say is that I stood my ground and everyone saw that this guy is crazy,' she said. Read more | Wife of attempted murder accused Vusi Matlala released on R20,000 bail in Tebogo Thobejane case; husband remains in custody She believes that the day she and her friend were shot at has profoundly altered the course of her life. 'She was sitting next to me in the car when they shot my car, and the bullets went to her. That girl saved my life, and, sadly, hers got completely ruined.' Asked about her optimism in justice prevailing in her case, Tebogo sounded confident that the law will take its course and that she will get the justice she deserves with her case. However, she can't shake away the feeling that her case is being used as a pawn for what Lt-General Mkhwanazi exposed about her ex-partner and his affiliations with the SAPS officials. 'I know justice will prevail, but at the same time, there's a bigger picture here, and I think I'm being used as a mockery. I just feel like people are running a mockery, and it's deeper than me. He's in much bigger trouble, but my case is the one that got him arrested, and then they found out about everything else that's just been revealed, which I don't know anything about,' she says. Tebogo shared that due to the incident, her mental well-being isn't in a good place and that despite the perpetrator's incarceration, she still doesn't feel safe at all. 'My mental health isn't well, I'm not safe, the government is not protecting me, nobody cares about me, and every single day I pay for private security, but what gets me is that everybody, that is the cops, they're protected but not us,' she iterated. Read more | Murder-accused Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala found in possession of a cell phone during a prison raid Thobejane believes that there's more that SAPS could do to protect her. 'They say their protocols don't allow that, so I need to have private security. They're busy fighting amongst themselves, not concerned about the victims lingering in the background.' Thobejane says that all the misconceptions people have about her are not true. 'People say that I'm doing and selling drugs, and that I'm dodgy, which is not the case. We got shot at, and people need to focus on that,' she tells Drum. Tebogo concluded by sharing a message to people who are in abusive relationships, saying that her foundation (Bothlale Foundation) is a safe space they can go to, as it's all about empowering each other. 'Nothing's linear, as you can't tell someone what to and not to do, and this is why I started the foundation, it's a space people can run to without judgment.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tebogo Thobejane (@tebogocthobejane)
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
24 hours in pictures, 11 July 2025
24 hours in pictures, 11 July 2025 Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. People visit the blooming lavender fields in Brihuega, Guadalajara, Spain, 10 July 2025. The town has developed a tourist and cultural festival around its purple fields. Picture: EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR People walk in the Emmarentia Park as winter mist covers the frost that envelopes the area in the morning, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 July 2025. Winter temperatures drops to well below zero degrees Celsius at nights as Johannesburg sits at 1750m above sea level. This combined with low winter temperatures causes the frost layers through out the city. Picture: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and his wife Tsakani Matlala appear at Alexandra Magistrate's Court on July 11, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The controversial tenderpreneur faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering after he allegedly orchestrated a hit on his ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) A model presents a creation from the Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 collection by Swiss designer Kevin Germanier for his label Germanier during Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 10 July 2025. The presentation of the women's collections runs from 07 to 11 July 2025. Picture: EPA/TERESA SUAREZ Players in action during the Swamp Soccer Championships 2025 in Hyrynsalmi, Finland, 11 July 2025. The World Championship in swamp football is played annually on Vuorisuo bog in Hyrynsalmi. Picture: EPA/TOMI HANNINEN A shack destroyed by fire in Olievenhoutbosch on July 11, 2025 in Centurion, South Africa. It is reported that a family of five died during a shack fire. It is not clear what caused the fire. (Photo by Gallo Images/Lefty Shivambu) Argentinian singer Nathy Peluso performs live on the first day of the NOS Alive Festival, in Oeiras, outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal, 10 July 2025. The three-day festival runs until 12 July. Picture: EPA/JOSE SENA GOULAO MK supporters protest outside Alexandra Magistrate's Court during the court appearance of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala on July 11, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The controversial tenderpreneur faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering after he allegedly orchestrated a hit on his ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) The Loskop Dam photographed on July 11, 2025 about 50 km outside Middelburg, South Africa. The dam, which was completed in 1939 has historical significance for both its engineering design and the contribution it has had in the development of agricultural industries in the area. The dam also contributes significantly to provincial tourism. Loskpo Dam is the second most upstream on the Olifants river and located in the Southern region of the river's catchment area. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sydney Seshibedi) Mourners gather around the coffin of late face mask vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during his burial as part of the funeral in Iyego village, Kangema, Murang'a County, Kenya, 11 July 2025. Kariuki was shot by police on 17 June 2025 during protests over the death of a Kenyan blogger in police custody. He died two weeks later while receiving treatment. Picture: EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU People pose for photographs with an art installation entitled 'Cathedral of Sound' by Lazerian, in Manchester, northern England on July 11, 2025, ahead of the second leg of British rock band Oasis' highly-anticipated continuing reunion tour. The return of the prodigal Oasis brothers to Manchester Friday — on the second leg of their highly-anticipated reunion tour — has rekindled memories of the city's time as a cultural epicentre. Returning to their roots for five sold-out shows at the northwestern city's Heaton Park, the famous brothers have definitely created 'a buzz around the place', said Susan O'Shea, music expert and senior lecturer in sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) People gather among gravestones at the memorial cemetery in the village of Potocari, near the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica, on July 11, 2025, on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre. Thousands of people have gathered in Srebrenica on July 11 to commemorate the genocide committed 30 years ago by Bosnian Serb forces, one of Europe's worst atrocities since World War II. The remains of seven victims of the massacre have been laid to rest during Friday's commemorations, marking the bloodiest episode of Bosnia's inter-ethnic war in the 1990s. On July 11, 1995, Bosnian Serb forces captured the eastern Bosnian town, a UN-protected enclave at the time, and killed more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys in the following days. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 10 July 2025
