Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala Rocked R300k Rolex, Fancy Dolce & Gabbana Jacket During Last Court Appearance
- Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala turned heads when he rocked up at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court with a fancy outfit
- The businessman was spotted wearing a fancy Rolex watch and a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo suit and pants
- Matlala told the court that he owns property to the value of R8 million and seven vehicles, including six BMW sedans
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
There’s no denying that Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala loves the high life.
The controversial businessman may be behind bars at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria currently, but that doesn’t mean he’s totally removed from the luxuries he’s used to.
The security company owner proved that during his recent court appearance at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, where he rocked up in fine threads.
Matlala is facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, fraud and money laundering. All charges are connected with the alleged hit on his ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, in October 2023.
What did Cat wear to court?
During his last appearance on 8 September 2025, Cat showed up in court wearing a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo suit and pants, as well as a Rolex GMT-Master II Batman, which is considered one of the most highly coveted watches.
Following his appearance, Jeff Wicks from News24 scoured the internet for the prices of the items. The Dolce & Gabbana jacket is currently priced at over R80,000. One social media user noted that Dolce & Gabbana price their items separately, so the pants are not included in that. The matching pair of pants costs approximately R20,000.
The Rolex is much more expensive. The GMT-Master II Batman is valued at around R290,000 currently. That sets Cat’s outfit at just under R400,000 for just three items on that day alone.
Cat and his wife have expensive tastes
It comes as no surprise that Matlala would rock up at court in expensive clothes. During his bail application, he declared that he was an accomplished businessman with properties worth R8 million.
He stated that he owned a mansion in Midstream Ridge, Ekurhuleni, valued at approximately R6.6 million, and another in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, worth about R1.1 million. Cat also declared that he had a fleet of seven vehicles.
“I own a Mercedes-Benz SUV and six BMW sedans, which have a combined value of approximately R6 million,” he detailed in his affidavit.
He also declared that the value of the items in all his properties amounted to approximately R3 million.
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What you need to know about Matlala
- Paul Mashatile confirmed that meetings were held with officials implicated in allegations of ties to Matlala.
- Matlala allegedly threatened to take legal action against the SAPS officials involved in a raid at his property.
- Julius Malema denied having any links to 'Cat' Matlala, but South Africans weren't having it.
- Matlala denied being the mastermind behind the hit on Former Muvhango actress, Tebogo Thobejane.
- Matlala allegedly used a fake passport to cross into Eswatini, prompting hilarious reactions online.
R325 worth of assets seized from Hangwani Morgan Maumela
Briefly News reported that millions of rands in assets were seized from Hangwani Morgan Maumela by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU).
The tenderpreneur is a friend and business partner of attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.
The AFU seized vehicles, including a Lamborghini Aventador Ultimate Coupe, valued at R17.9 million.
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