Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s bail appeal has a reserved judgment

VUSIMUZI “Cat” Matlala, alleged mastermind behind a series of contract killings and a controversial businessman, is set to learn the fate of his bail appeal this Friday.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

Matlala’s legal team has been battling to secure his release from custody, arguing that he deserves the opportunity to contest the charges against him while out on bail.

This comes as the State and Matlalas legal team presented their heads of argument before the Gauteng High Court, sitting in Johannesburg, yesterday, where the presiding judge indicated that he had decided to reserve his judgment, which he will make known on Friday, October 24.

“Judgment has been reserved in this matter. I am not going to hand down the judgment today, but promise to do so on Friday, which is my open day for the judgment to be uploaded onto the system,’ the judge said.