Thabo "Festival" Matlaba (born 13 December 1987) is a South African professional association footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier Soccer League club Golden Arrows. He is known for his long range shots with both his feet. Although he plays mostly as a left back, Matlaba is naturally right-footed.
Matlaba played for Orlando Pirates from the 2012 till 2019.
In 2025 he joined Premier Soccer League club Golden Arrows.
Matlaba made his debut for South Africa on 14 May 2011 versus Tanzania in an international friendly.
Matlaba scored his first international goal with a drive in a World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic on 23 March 2013.