Neria Hlakotsa breaks down today’s court proceedings in the ‘Cat’ Matlala attempted murder trial

The trial-within-a trial in the attempted murder case of alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, and four co-accused continues at the High Court in Johannesburg today.

Matlala is accused of orchestrating the failed assassinations of taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, his former girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung, popularly known as DJ Vettys.

Matlala, his wife Tsakane, alleged hit-men Musa Kekana and Tiego Mabusela, together with Ntabiseng Nzama, face 25 charges linked to the three botched hits between August 2022 and January 2024.

SABC News reporter Neria Hlakotsa unpacks Monday's court proceedings.

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