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Matlala's fashion drip sets tongues wagging

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November 28, 2025

VUSIMUZI ‘Cat’ Matlala traded in his designer wear for a more subdued look as he testified before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee sitting at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre on Wednesday.

- BERNELEE VOLLMER

As the alleged criminal mastermind took the hot seat, he was pictured wearing aslim-fit stretch white Burberry shirt, valued at R9 350, paired with beige pants - a noticeable shift from the flashy designer suits and luxury watches that had previously made headlines during his court appearances. Matlala’s previous courtroom fits were the stuff of social-media legend. From Dolce & Gabbana tuxedos to R2.5 million Rolex watches, the businessman made every appearance feel less like a bail hearing and more like a VIP event.

One memorable look included a crisp tux jacket and pants combo, paired with that iconic sapphire-studded Rolex, a style that had onlookers whispering more about his wrist than his legal troubles.

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