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Court

Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala case ready for trial, NPA tells court

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the case against alleged crime boss Vusi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused, including his wife Tsakani, is ready for trial and has been transferred to the High Court for January 2026.

By Andile Sicetsha · · 2 min read
Court

Katiso Molefe case moves ahead with new date confirmed

The murder case against businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe and three co-accused has been postponed to 3 December 2025 as prosecutors await feedback on centralising multiple linked dockets, including the murder of musician DJ Sumbody.

By Andile Sicetsha · · 2 min read
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CCTV footage links Shadrack Sibiya to Armand Swart assassination

Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has been implicated in the murder of engineer Armand Swart after CCTV footage showed one of his subordinates visiting alleged crime boss Katiso “KT” Molefe just days before the hit.

By Andile Sicetsha · · 3 min read