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‘Escape risk’ Matlala will move from KZN supermax prison for criminal trial in Gauteng, court told

Sowetan · · 125 words · By Sinesipho Schrieber
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What to know about ‘Escape risk’ Matlala will move from KZN supermax prison for criminal trial in Gauteng, court told

Attempted murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, described as an escape risk by correctional services officials, will be moved to Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre before his criminal trial, the high court in Pretoria heard on Tuesday.

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What happened

Attempted murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, described as an escape risk by correctional services officials, will be moved to Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre before his criminal trial, the high court in Pretoria heard on Tuesday.

Why it matters

Matlala is being held at eBongweni Correctional Centre, a super-maximum security prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

Common ground

Last month, Matlala initiated a legal challenge to be moved back to Kgosi Mampuru maximum security prison in Pretoria.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Attempted murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala... will be moved to Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre before his criminal trial”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Matlala will be moved from the KZN supermax prison back to a prison in Gauteng (Kgosi Mampuru) for his trial.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Katiso "KT" Molefe (born March 15, 1975) is a South African businessman and suspected underworld kingpin. He is accused of being a mastermind behind the killing of Oupa Sefoka (famously known as DJ Su…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katiso_Molefe
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to this easy recorder tutorial for beginners! In this video, you'll learn how to play the notes B, A, and G on the recorder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8XmYbzC7-8
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Claim 2: “Matlala is being held at eBongweni Correctional Centre, a super-maximum security prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.”
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Multiple sources confirm Matlala is being held at eBongweni Correctional Centre, described as a super-maximum security prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Claim 3: “Matlala argued that his transfer to KwaZulu-Natal in December 2025 was inconsistent with the constitution in the treatment of remand detainees.”
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Three independent web sources confirm the specific date and location of the transfer: 21 December 2025 to eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Edward Senzo Mchunu (born 21 April 1958) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Police from 30 June 2024 until his suspension 13 July 2025. A member of the African National Congress (…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has announced that Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala was transferred to eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal on 21 December 2025.
https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/cat-matlala-transferre…
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web search NEUTRAL — DCS confirms transfer of remand detainee Vusimusi Matlala to KwaZulu-Natal facility.The move, which took place on 21 December 2025, has sparked public interest due to Matlala’s high-profile status.
https://iol.co.za/saturday-star/news/2025-12-30-vusimusi-mat…
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Claim 4: “Last month, Matlala initiated a legal challenge to be moved back to Kgosi Mampuru maximum security prison in Pretoria.”
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Two independent web sources explicitly state that Matlala initiated a legal challenge last month to be moved back to Kgosi Mampuru maximum security prison in Pretoria.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is a South African tender tycoon and criminal suspect known for his involvement in large state contracts and related controversies. Owner of a security company called Cat VIP Pr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Matlala
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Katiso "KT" Molefe (born March 15, 1975) is a South African businessman and suspected underworld kingpin. He is accused of being a mastermind behind the killing of Oupa Sefoka (famously known as DJ Su…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katiso_Molefe
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web search NEUTRAL — The legal team wanted to arrange for Matlala to be transferred back to a prison in Gauteng. Matlala had been transferred from the Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Correctional Centre in Gauteng. He was moved to …
https://allafrica.com/stories/202602130060.html
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