Who is Tsakani Matlala?
Basic public profile
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Tsakani Matlala is identified in media as the wife of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
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According to her husband, they have multiple children together — when questioned in court in 2025, Cat Matlala said, “I’m married and I have nine children with my wife.”
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Her maiden name is sometimes reported as Baloyi.
Because Tsakani is not a public figure in her own right (i.e. no public career, social-media footprint or spotlight outside of court coverage), there is limited verified information about her personal background, upbringing, or independent biography.
How she became publicly known
Tsakani came into the public spotlight primarily through legal proceedings against her husband. In May 2025, authorities arrested Cat Matlala on serious charges; in connection, Tsakani was also arrested.
According to media, the arrest relates to allegations that she assisted in orchestrating or being involved in the planning of a 2023 attempted killing of Cat Matlala’s former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane.
On her own, she was granted bail (reportedly R20,000) with conditions: surrender her passport, remain in Gauteng (province), and not contact certain witnesses or relatives of co-accused.
Thus, public awareness of Tsakani Matlala is almost entirely linked to legal & criminal-justice events involving her husband.
Recent Events — What’s Going On (2025)
Charges against the couple
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Cat Matlala has been charged with multiple serious offences: among them, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, money laundering, and illegal possession of firearms.
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According to the prosecution, one of the alleged crimes is a 2023 shooting attack on his ex-girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane.
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Tsakani was added to the charge sheet in May 2025.
Bail & detention
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Tsakani was granted bail under conditions: surrender passport, stay in Gauteng, no contact with certain persons.
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Meanwhile, Cat Matlala remains in custody, as the State opposed his bail application, citing him as a flight risk and a danger to society.
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The case is scheduled for trial in the Johannesburg High Court in January 2026.
Alleged wider network & implications
Media reports and investigations suggest that Cat Matlala — and by extension, his close associates — might be at the center of a broader syndicate involving alleged corruption, tender fraud, political interference, and collusion with some senior police or government officials.
In this climate, Tsakani’s arrest and inclusion in the charge sheet underscore concerns about the depth and reach of the alleged network.
As of November 2025, the trial is pending. The spotlight remains not just on Cat Matlala but on everyone implicated — including Tsakani.
What We Don’t Know
Because Tsakani Matlala has no publicly documented career, no media interviews, and limited social visibility, many aspects of her life remain unknown or unverified, including:
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Her date of birth, education, early life and childhood background.
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Her personal views, thoughts, or public statements.
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Whether she has any independent business, source of income, or social profile outside the legal case.
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The full extent of her involvement (if any) in the alleged crimes — at this stage, she is accused, but not convicted.
Because much of what is written about her comes indirectly (through reporting on her husband), one must approach the information with caution and avoid assuming guilt or background details without verified sources.
FAQs about Tsakani Matlala
Q: Who is Tsakani Matlala?
A: She is reported as the wife of high-profile South African businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Q: Why is she in the news?
A: She was arrested and charged in May 2025 in connection with an alleged 2023 attempted murder plot targeting Cat Matlala’s former girlfriend.
Q: Has she been convicted?
A: No. As of November 2025, she has been granted bail pending trial. The court has scheduled the trial to begin in January 2026.
Q: Do we know her background — education, early life, career?
A: No. There is no publicly available verified record of her early life, education, or independent career. Most public information is about her relationship to her husband and their legal issues.
Q: Does she have children?
A: Yes — her husband has publicly stated they have nine children together.
Conclusion
Tsakani Matlala remains a relatively shadowy public figure — known not for her own achievements or public life, but primarily due to her association with one of South Africa’s most controversial businessmen of 2025, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. As of now, she is accused in a serious criminal case and is out on bail, with trial pending.
Because there is little known about her background, almost all public narratives about her come via court proceedings, media coverage of her husband, and investigative journalism. Until more verified and independent information emerges — or until she or her legal team share her side publicly — much about her life remains unknown.
