Tsakane Matlala Spotted in Rolls-Royce While on Bail for Attempted Murder Trial
- Tsakane Matlala, wife of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, was filmed riding in a Rolls-Royce on a sunny South African street
- The video went viral on X, drawing sharp reactions from South Africans questioning her lifestyle while on bail
- Tsakane and her husband face attempted murder charges at the Johannesburg High Court linked to a 2022 shooting
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JOHANNESBURG — A video of Tsakane Matlala riding in a Rolls-Royce has gone viral on X, drawing widespread commentary from South Africans who noted the timing of the clip given her current legal troubles.
The footage, shared on X by @MDNNewss on 13 August 2026, shows bystanders excitedly filming a white luxury vehicle with Tsakane visible inside, surrounded by other parked high-end cars. The clip, recorded in a handheld selfie style outdoors, has an energetic tone and has attracted hundreds of comments since it was posted.
Matlala couple face attempted murder charges
Tsakane is the wife of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, a prominent security industry figure. The couple is currently standing trial at the Johannesburg High Court for the attempted murder of socialite and actress Tebogo Thobejane. The charges stem from a shooting incident in 2022 in which Thobejane survived.
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Tsakane was released on R20,000 bail ahead of the ongoing proceedings. The viral clip sparked a wave of reactions, with many users questioning why her assets had not been frozen and others commenting on the optics of the display.
Watch the video of Tsakane Matlala in the Rolls-Royce:
Social media reacts to luxury display
@nal_bby wrote:
"Why can't she stay low-key 😅? This is not the right time 😭"
@mpeezozo said:
"She has no shame. Tax money ya rena (loosely translated as "this is our tax money")"
@eyevusi questioned:
"Who's paying these securities now since they have been out of business for over a year? Is Maumela and others funding them? Why haven't his assets been frozen?"
@_louisgemini added:
"She must enjoy it now because the government is going to seize all the assets"
@Mara4whatdoe observed:
"Is there a reason why people, in this country, when they drive these cars, look like they ate sour grapes, no smile or a sense that life is good, just that 'serious' face and demeanour"
The attempted murder trial of Tsakane and Vusimuzi Matlala continues at the Johannesburg High Court.
Security guard breaks down in court
In a related article, Briefly News reported on the emotional testimony of security guard Bethuel Mzamo Cele in the trial of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, where he recounted a terrifying shooting incident. Cele's vivid recollection of narrowly escaping death during a hail of gunfire underscores the dramatic stakes of the case involving the alleged assassination attempt on taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni.
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