Actress and influencer, Tebogo Thobejane has released a public statement following the arrest of tender tycoon Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Instagram/aims.fotography
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Actress Tebogo Thobejane has requested "privacy and understanding" following the arrest of businessman Vusimuzi Matlala.
Matlala appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, following his arrest on May 14, 2025. The charges relate to an alleged plot to harm television actress and influencer Thobejane.
In a statement, Thobejane shared how she continues to heal from the deeply traumatic experience that happened last year, disclosing that she is living with ongoing Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
“This journey has not been easy and while justice is in process, I believe it is important to let the law take its course.”
Matlala’s bail application has been postponed to May 30, due to the unavailability of electricity.
The Alexandra Magistrates' Court has postponed Vusimuzi Matlala's (49) bail application to 30 May 2025, for a formal bail hearing, following an agreement between both parties due to the unavailability of electricity.
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He and his co-accused, Musa Kekana (35) and Tiego Floyd Mabusela (47), also face charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The accused remains in custody pending his formal bail application.
“One of the hardest parts of the entire process has been facing the people who were with me that night - the ones who were hurt alongside me. I’ve had to find the strength to express my sorrow to their families and to live with the pain that they were affected because of a situation tied to me. It’s something that stays with me every day.”
At the time, the former “Muvhango” actress’s vehicle was shot multiple times. She was not wounded in the incident but was treated for shock at the Life Fourways Hospital.
The former podcaster had been travelling with her friend, who was wounded and driver when the shooting happened in Morningside.
Thobejane in her statement reflected that despite everything she is grateful for the family’s showing her grace and compassion and not placing blame. She thanked those who supported her during her darkest moments.
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