Matlala approached the High Court last week, arguing that the Alexandra Magistrates Court has erred in its decision to deny him bail. The businessperson stands accused of being the mastermind behind the assassination attempt of his former partner Tebogo Thobejane in October 2023. He maintained that the state’s case against him is weak and that he has been co-operating with investigations ,therefore he is not a flight risk.
The High Court maintained that it is not in the interest of justice for Matlala to be released on bail.
“We are of the view that the court made the right decision in denying bail. Considering the severity of the charges and the risk to public safety as well as law enforcement officers including the investigating officers and the prosecutors involved in this matter. The judgement proves once again that as the prosecution, we cannot rest but must continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice prevails,” she said.
–SABC–
