THE FUSE

A photo circulating on social media appears to show Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, known widely by his nickname “Cat,” dressed in a high-end Supreme jacket while he remains in custody. The image has raised eyebrows and prompted questions about how someone in his position could have access to such an expensive item behind bars. It has not been confirmed independently that the jacket shown is actually what he was wearing during his time in custody, though the picture has been enough to fuel widespread speculation. Matlala is currently held at Kgosi Mampuru prison as he faces a separate set of criminal proceedings, and given his high public profile, any image linked to his detention tends to attract attention quickly.