Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo unexpectedly appeared at the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, despite being struck from the roll of legal practitioners. Teffo presented himself in full legal attire and attempted to represent Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused in their trial. The reason for his appearance and the nature of the application he sought to bring remain unclear. This is a developing story, raising questions about Teffo’s capacity to practice law following his disbarment. His presence has already generated significant attention, given his previous high-profile cases and controversial disbarment proceedings. The court will need to determine whether to accept his representation given his current legal standing.