South African actress and media figure Tebogo Thobejane has addressed the distress she is experiencing amid the criminal proceedings involving her former partner, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Matlala is currently detained following allegations that he planned a failed assassination attempt against her.
In a message posted on her Instagram on Saturday, 8 November 2025, the former Muvhango actress discussed how the ongoing situation has severely affected her mental health.
Tebogo expressed that the relentless public attention and inaccurate information have led her to an emotional breaking point.
“Over the past months, I have continued to endure public scrutiny, false narratives, and emotional distress surrounding an ongoing criminal case in which I am the victim. Each time the matter appears in court, I am forced to relive one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. This has taken a severe toll on my mental and emotional well-being. I am living with heightened anxiety and fear, constantly reminded of events I am trying to heal from,” she said.
She also urged bloggers, social media users, and online news outlets to report responsibly and compassionately.
“I respectfully appeal to TikTokers, bloggers, online commentators and media platforms to approach this case with sensitivity, accuracy and humanity. The ongoing circulation of false or misleading information not only deepens my trauma, but also undermines the seriousness of the justice process,” she added.
Tebogo, who has faced persistent online ridicule since disclosing details about the attempted crime, cautioned that she would not tolerate further invasion of her privacy or misinformation.
“Never before has a victim been placed under such relentless public scrutiny. It is painful and unjust. I have reached a point where if the invasion of my privacy and the spreading of misinformation continue, I will be left with no choice but to pursue legal action,” she warned.
In closing, Tebogo asked for privacy to focus on her recovery from the distressing events.
“I am resilient. I am strong. But I am also human. I deserve the right to heal, privately and peacefully,” she said.
