Chaos broke out after the trial of Matlala was postponed, according to TimesLIVE, which reported that 'pandemonium' erupted following the adjournment. Defence lawyers criticised what they described as a 'blatant refusal' to consult the accused before the decision to postpone was made. The adjournment and the reaction it triggered were captured on video published by the outlet.

The Citizen reports that proceedings in the Cat Matlala trial heard evidence about an alleged “hospital threat” while the defence challenged the discharge of an alleged hitman. According to the report, the suspect had been taken to hospital after he began coughing blood. The article frames the hospital episode and discharge as points of dispute in court, but provides no further detail on the threat, the suspect’s condition, or the court’s ruling.

The High Court has ruled that affidavits linked to Kekana are admissible in the trial of Cat Matlala and four co-accused, according to SABC News. The group faces charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The decision allows the contested affidavits to be considered as the case proceeds, while the underlying allegations remain before the court.

The High Court in Johannesburg has resumed a trial within a trial in an attempted murder case involving accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, according to SABC News. The state is expected to table affidavits linked to a person identified as Kekana as proceedings continue. The trial within a trial is being held to determine the admissibility of certain evidence before the main case proceeds. Further details of the allegations and the role of the affidavits were not disclosed in the report.

In a South African trial within a trial, the defence for Kekana is challenging the use of evidence gathered during his arrest, arguing that the warning given to him was inadequate. The proceedings will determine whether his bail record and other arrest-related evidence can be admitted in the case he faces alongside Matlala and other co-accused, according to TimesLIVE.

‘Cat’ Matlala is set to appear alone in the commercial crimes court on Thursday, as he will be separated from his 16 co-accused in the Medicare 24 Tshwane District case. This development marks a significant change in the proceedings of the case.