Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused are scheduled to stand trial in the Johannesburg High Court from 20 July, facing a range of serious charges linked to alleged organised violent incidents spanning several years.

The group faces 25 charges in total, including multiple counts of attempted murder. The charges relate to a series of alleged shooting incidents that reportedly took place between 2022 and 2024.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the case is centred on what is described as organised and coordinated attacks.

Prosecutors allege that the incidents form part of a broader pattern of planned violence, although full details of the individual allegations are expected to emerge during the trial.

Ahead of the scheduled court date, the defence team is reportedly contesting access to key evidence that the prosecution intends to rely on during proceedings.