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News24
3 days ago
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- News24
Wife of attempted murder accused Vusi Matlala released on R20,000 bail in Tebogo Thobejane case; husband remains in custody
The fourth suspect in the alleged murder case has been granted bail at the Alexandra Magistrates Court. Tsakani, wife to business tycoon Vusi Matlala, was arrested on Thursday, 29 May, as an accomplice to the murder plot of socialite and actress, Tebogo Thobejane. The two are charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, fraud, and attempt to defeat the ends of justice, alongside Musa Kekana (35) and Tiego Floyd Mabusela (47), who are believed to have been the hitmen hired. In today's court proceedings, Matlala's lawyers prioritised the release of Tsakani, leaving Vusimuzi behind bars to await his next court appearance scheduled for Friday, 11 July at the Johannesburg High Court for an indictment. Read more | Tebogo Thobejane's alleged attempted killer to apply for bail Ahead of the bail application, Tebogo voiced her concerns about the possibility of her alleged killers roaming free. 'I never thought I'd have to live in fear after surviving an attempt on my life. But here I am, shaking because the very people who plotted to kill me may be granted bail on Tuesday. A husband and wife, both involved in a conspiracy to have me murdered, are among the accused. The woman, someone I once knew, used her power and her money to orchestrate bullying campaigns online, to break me down emotionally, and ultimately to silence me. 'They paid girls to harass me online. They tried to kill me. And now they may walk free,' she adds. Tebogo was speaking out on the back end of the justice system's consistent failure to protect victims. She pointed out that protection is minimal for victims as corruption lurks in courtrooms, and survivors are expected to move on while their abusers roam free. Read more | Tebogo Thobejane pleas for privacy ahead of attempted murder case bail hearing 'If these people get bail, I fear not only for my life but for others. Because I'm not their only victim. We cannot allow this system to fail again,' she says. Much to her disappointment, Tsakani was granted bail of R20 000. The bail application of Vusimuzi, on the other hand, was postponed after the state presented new information and the defence requested time to prepare. The hitmen duo also remains in custody.
The Herald
3 days ago
- General
- The Herald
Vusi Matlala drops bail bid in attempted murder case, wife out on R20k
Businessman Vusimuzi Matlala will remain in prison before his trial for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane, after he dropped a bail bid on Tuesday. His wife Tsakani, who was arrested last week on charges of being an accessory after the fact and money laundering, was granted R20,000 bail by the Alexandra magistrate's court . The court heard the state and defence teams had reached common ground on her release pending trial , due to her not being a flight risk and personal circumstances including that she has young children. The court imposed strict conditions on her, including that: she hand over her passport; does not leave Gauteng; and does not make contact with the Phoko Funeral Parlour or any family member of the co-accused . The case was postponed to July 11 for a transfer to the high court. According to the provisional charge sheet, Vusi Matlala and alleged hitmen Tiego Floyd Mabusela and Musa Kekana face charges related to conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder. Thobejane's car was shot at by gunmen in October 2023 in Sandton. She escaped injury but a friend who was with her was badly wounded and was in hospital for more than a month. TimesLIVE
News24
3 days ago
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- News24
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. For secure, anonymous communication with News24's investigation team, click here. 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.
