# Legal proceedings in Gauteng courts

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> Updated: 2026-09-07T01:00:55.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Legal proceedings are underway in Gauteng involving high-profile criminal cases. In the Johannesburg High Court, a trial is being conducted for Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala and four co-accused, who face 25 counts related to alleged assassination attempts and money laundering. The targets of these alleged attempts include socialite Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung.

A significant portion of the Matlala proceedings involves a trial-within-a-trial to determine the admissibility of evidence. Defendant Musa Kekana has challenged the evidence, alleging he was subjected to assault, suffocation, and torture while in police custody. Testimony has focused on whether Kekana was unlawfully removed from Edenvale Hospital and taken to Bramley Police Station against medical orders. Police officer Malikutu Raseala testified that his actions were based on instructions from superiors.

The prosecution expects to call further key witnesses, including an investigating officer and a former commander of the Bramley police station. State prosecutor Elize Le Roux has indicated confidence in the proceedings, despite defense challenges regarding the legality of the evidence gathered during the arrests.

Additionally, at the Pretoria High Court, former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is attempting to have corruption and money laundering charges dismissed. She is accused of receiving payments from a Defence Force contractor between 2016 and 2019.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Vusimuzi Matlala trial addresses police brutality and assassination allegations

The trial of Vusimuzi Matlala in Johannesburg moves to address allegations of police brutality and the admissibility of evidence in a case involving multiple attempted murders.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vusimuzi-matlala-trial-addresses-police-brutality-and-assassination-allegations

### 2026-09-03: Matlala trial: Musa Kekana challenges evidence admissibility

The trial of Vusimuzi Matlala faces a critical trial-within-a-trial as Musa Kekana challenges the admissibility of evidence, alleging police assault and unlawful hospital removal during his arrest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matlala-trial-musa-kekana-challenges-evidence-admissibility

### 2026-08-31: Gauteng courts oversee Matlala trial and Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case

High-profile legal cases in Gauteng include the trial of Vusimusi Matlala, involving allegations of police torture, and a corruption discharge application by former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gauteng-courts-oversee-matlala-trial-and-mapisa-nqakula-corruption-case

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