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Vusimuzi Matlala, co-accused trial date set for 20 July

ABI Analysis · South Africa macro Sentiment: -0.60 (negative) · 18/03/2026
Vusimuzi Matlala, co-accused trial date set for 20 July
Zandile.Khumalo
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 14:09























JOHANNESBURG - Alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala's trial has been set for July 20.
His wife Tsakane, however, has abandoned her bid to have charges against her dropped.
READ | 'Cat' Matlala, co-accused back in court for pre-trial date
Cat and his co-accused are in court facing multiple counts of attempted murder.
The court is also considering representations by Nthabiseng Nzama, the daughter of one of the alleged hitmen.  
The accused are expected back in court on 7 May for further disclosure.

Sources: eNCA South Africa

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