Vusi "Cat" Matlala Threatens SAPS After 2 Expensive Watches Go Missing in Raid

Sunday, August 03, 2025 at 10:06 AM

by Justin Williams reviewed by Kelly Lippke

3 min read

Police are under fire after two expensive watches seized from controversial businessman and murder accused, Vusi Matlala, have gone missing
It is 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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The South African Police Service and controversial businessman Vusi "Cat" Matlala are under the spotlight again. This time around, SAPS are under fire after two expensive watches went missing during a raid at Matlala's place.

Vusi Matlala to take on SAPS officials — It is alleged that the wristwatches that were confiscated were not booked in by police officials. Image: Tshegofats27804/X
Source: Twitter

What happened during the raid?

It is alleged that the wristwatches that were confiscated were not booked in by police officials. According to Sunday World, SAPS officials conducted a raid in December 2024 at Matlala's offices and residence.

Several items were confiscated, including firearms, jewellery and mobile phones. The phones and firearms were allegedly returned to Matlala. The two expensive watches were not booked in the "SAPS13" police register.

Matlala to take legal action

It is alleged that Matlala’s lawyer, Victor Nkhwashu, issued a letter to the director of public prosecutions in Gauteng North, Advocate Elizabeth Le Roux. Nkhwashu is demanding answers about the confiscated items. The lawyer gave the state until Wednesday, 6 August 2025, to respond, or he and his client will take action.

It is alleged that Nkhwashu requested copies of the search warrants and affidavits of the outcomes of the investigations. Matlala's legal team aims to approach the higher court to protect his constitutional rights.

Matlala’s legal team said their client requested that all information related to the case, which was made public by the South African Police Service through KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025, be included in the disclosure of outstanding material.

This request also covers any information or items reportedly handed over to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, a permanent unit within the National Prosecuting Authority.

What you need to know about Vusi "Cat" Matlala

Vusi Matlala appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court alongside his wife and two others for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane.
Tsakani Matlala, wife of tenderpreneur Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, was granted bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Sandton, Johannesburg, in connection with an alleged hit on actress Tebogo Thobejane.
The Portfolio Committee on Police has dropped some alarming bombshells connecting Shauwn Mkhize to Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
Tebogo Thobejane criticised the president for his alleged inaction, as more victims of violence are intimidated without protection from the system.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa over the explosive claims made by Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Vusi Matlala to appear in court for attempted murder

In a related story, Briefly News reported that Vusumuzi "Cat" Matlala will make another appearance at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 11 July 2025.