Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and two of his co-accused will be allowed visits from friends and family on Saturdays.

This comes after their advocates told the Johannesburg High Court on Friday that the three had not been able to see anyone since their trial began on Monday.

The prison allows visitors only on weekdays during working hours, and they have been in court every one of those days.

Advocate Riaan Gissing, for accused number one Musa Kekana, raised it with Judge Cassim Moosa late on Friday.