Annelene van den Heever

Annelene van den Heever is a prominent South African lawyer known for her expertise in criminal law and her representation of high-profile clients. She recently gained media attention for her role as the defense attorney for businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, as he sought to postpone his testimony at the Madlanga Commission pending his criminal trial related to the Medicare24 case. Van den Heever is recognized for her strong advocacy in protecting her client's rights, particularly concerning issues of self-incrimination and the implications of public testimony on ongoing legal proceedings.