How cases tied to Cat Matlala’s henchmen stack up – TimesLIVE

April 26, 2026 at 8:06 am Matlala heavies ‘plotted kidnap of missing businessman’. ( Nolo Moima) Two of Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s henchmen have been charged with attempted murder and murder in at least six high-profile cases. Tiego Mabusela and Musa Kekana, who are described as part of a feared gang operating in and around Atteridgeville, Pretoria, have allegedly carried out extortions, contract killings and kidnappings. They are charged along with Matlala in the attempted murders of: Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni; DJ Vettys (Seunkie Mokubung); and actress Tebogo Thobejane, Matlala’s former girlfriend. They are also charged alongside Katiso “KT” Molefe in the murders of: DJ Sumbody (Oupa John Sefoka); DJ Vintos (Hector Buthelezi); and Armand Swart, a Vereeniging engineer allegedly killed in a case of mistaken identity. WhatsApp messages between the two also reveal how they allegedly plotted the kidnapping of Pretoria businessman Jerry Boshoga in 2024. In a WhatsApp conversation between Mabusela and Kekana on the night of February 14 2024, Mabusela shares a picture of Boshoga with a follow-up message that simply says, “That’s the guy.” They also discuss how they will charge “5 clipa” (R500,000) each for the kidnapping. Read more here. Editor’s Choice Related Articles
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