South African businessman Vusimuzi Matlala will face charges at Johannesburg High Court after his legal representative Victor Nkhwashu withdrew from the case. Authorities have scheduled the next hearing for January 29, 2026, following transfer from Alexandra Magistrate's Court. Matlala remains detained at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre on multiple accusations including conspiracy to commit murder and attempted assassination of former partner Tebogo Thobejane in October 2023.
Prosecutors claim Matlala paid 150,000 rand in installments for the failed hit, which he denies. His name emerged during testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry regarding alleged corruption involving helicopters and vehicle equipment. Courts denied his most recent bail request in October 2025, citing flight risk concerns and the severity of the charges.
Prosecutors claim Matlala paid 150,000 rand in installments for the failed hit, which he denies. His name emerged during testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry regarding alleged corruption involving helicopters and vehicle equipment. Courts denied his most recent bail request in October 2025, citing flight risk concerns and the severity of the charges.
