Tebogo Thobejane Reveals Why Her Ex-boyfriend Vusi Matlala Wanted Her Dead
- Actress Tebogo Thobejane recently had social media talking when she revealed why Vusi Matlala wanted her dead
- The former club owner, who was in a relationship with Matlala, recently opened up about the businessman and his wife, Tsakani Matlala
- South Africans took to social media over the weekend to comment on the thespian's allegations
Source: Instagram
Businesswoman Tebogo Thobejane has opened up about her relationship with her former lover, Vusi Matlala, who is accused of attempting to get her killed.
Matlala, who is currently behind bars, recently made headlines when he shared that he's scared of life-threatening germs in jail.
Sunday World revealed on Sunday, 7 September 2025, that the former Muvhango actress shared why her ex-lover, Vusi Matlala, and his wife, Tsakani Matlala, wanted her dead.
The publication shares that Thobejane provided a detailed witness statement, which implicated Matlala in the killing of Babita Deokaran and his lawyer friend, who reported him to the South African Revenue Services (SARS) for tax woes.
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The thespian also suggested in the statement that Matlala’s wife, Tsakani Matlala, played a key role in a subsequent attempt on her life in October 2023.
In her statement, signed under oath in February, the actress stated that Matlala had previously discussed the violent acts with her.
According to the Jacaranda News X account, the bail application for Matlala took place on Monday, 8 September 2025, in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court.
EWN reported on X on Monday, 8 September 2025, that Matlala has denied paying his co-accused R100 000 from his business account for the alleged hit on Thobejane.
The businessman also shared that he does have $100 000 (R1 755 997) in a Mauritius bank account; however, he does not have a boat as per the police.
South Africans react to Thobejane's claims
@Qlyv_Mydear wrote:
"Why does she call her 'this girl', the lady who got injured during the shooting? Were they not friends?"
@visse_ss responded:
"This is crazy."
@lorrenzom said:
"Is that why she left the country?"
@KgapzSonopo wrote:
"@NetflixSA, cook please."
@Tshepo_ZAR said:
"Slay queens and criminals are a match made in heaven."
@TellUnknown responded:
"Tebogo must leave the country for a while cause she has opened a can of worms. All people associated with Vusi Matlala and losing business will want to blame her."
@Diaryofazulugal wrote:
"All Black rich South African men can be taken down by slay queens. You can literally name them all. The problem is most slay queens are not motivated enough to leverage their 'files' and settle for Limpopo gents when they retire 🤷🏾♀️."
@positivegp replied:
"Such thuggery, such evil amongst us! Our country’s security is completely compromised."
@TellUnknown commented:
"Tebogo must leave the country for a while cause she has opened a can of worms. All people associated with Vusi Matlala and losing business will want to blame her."
Source: Instagram
Vusi "Cat" Matlala threatens SAPS
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that police were under fire after two expensive watches seized from controversial businessman and murder accused, Vusi Matlala, went missing.
It was alleged that SAPS officials are unable to explain the whereabouts of the two expensive watches.
Vusi Matlala allegedly threatened to take legal action against the SAPS officials involved in the raid.
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