In a major development two years after the tragic murder of amapiano star Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, four suspects have been arrested—reviving public attention on explosive claims made earlier by Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Among those taken into custody is well-known Sandton businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, who is suspected of orchestrating the hit. The arrests, made on 21 July, come after months of frustration and public outcry. Investigators have also seized a firearm believed to be linked to other high-profile murders, including the 2024 killing of engineer Armand Swart. The suspects are expected to appear in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
While Mkhwanazi is not directly overseeing the case, his bold July 6 press briefing is being hailed as a pivotal moment. In it, he admitted that police had long known the suspects behind a series of killings targeting artists in Gauteng but had been held back by interference and the tangled web of a criminal syndicate that reportedly includes politicians and influential businesspeople.
The commissioner’s frankness was met with a wave of public support. Artists, activists, and citizens flooded social media with praise, calling Mkhwanazi a rare voice of courage within a police service often criticized for opacity. The Limpopo Artists Movement dubbed his remarks a “wake-up call” for the entertainment industry and law enforcement alike.
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has since applauded the collaborative efforts of Gauteng’s organised crime unit and the Political Killings Task Team, crediting them for finally breaking the impasse in the case.
For DJ Sumbody’s fans and South Africa’s music community, the arrests mark long-awaited progress. Yet Mkhwanazi’s warnings about deep-rooted criminal networks remain a sobering reminder: justice in these cases may require more than arrests—it demands real systemic change.
