Matlala discloses assets including homes and luxury vehicles

LUXURY vehicles and two residential properties worth a combined R7.7 million were among the assets that Gauteng businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala disclosed to the Alexandra Magistrate's Court during his bail application.

- SIMON MAJADIBODU

Matlala, who said he is the director of four companies, stands accused of orchestrating a hit on actress Tebogo Thobejane in 2023.

Matlala faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.

He is charged alongside four co-accused, including his wife, Tsakani Matlala, who is currently out on bail.

The charges stem from a shooting incident on the N1 highway near Sandton in 2023, during which Thobejane, best known for her role in the television series 'Muvhango, was shot in the foot.

A female passenger in her vehicle suffered a serious spinal injury.

In his bail affidavit, read to the court by Advocate Laurence Hodes SC, Matlala said he is an accomplished businessman who is self-employed.

"I'm self-employed as the director of four companies, namely CAT VIP Protection Pty Ltd, Lux South Africa Investments Pty Ltd, Black AK Trading, and Medicare24 Tshwane District Pty Ltd," he said.

Matlala said he earns R250 000 per month from his businesses.