AKA Murder Case: Two Suspects Push for Bail as Extradition Battle Escalates

by Thabiso Rakgaka

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The tragic murders of South African rapper AKA (Kiernan Forbes) and his close friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, continue to make headlines as new developments unfold in the case. The two were shot dead outside a restaurant on Florida Road in Durban on 10 February 2023. Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with their deaths, with two more apprehended in Eswatini, where they are fighting extradition to South Africa.

Among the suspects arrested in South Africa are Mziwethemba Gwabeni, who has been named the alleged mastermind, and Lindokuhle Ndimande. These individuals, along with others, have faced multiple court appearances, with each of their bail applications being denied. Gwabeni and Ndimande are now seeking to have their bail applications reviewed in a hearing scheduled for Thursday, according to Khethukuthula Sangweni, communications officer for the National Prosecuting Authority in KwaZulu-Natal.

The two suspects arrested in Eswatiniβ€”Siyabonga Ndimande and Malusi Ndimandeβ€”remain embroiled in a legal battle to avoid extradition to South Africa. Despite a request from South African authorities for their return, the suspects have appealed the decision, delaying the case’s progression. This ongoing battle adds another layer of complexity to an already high-profile legal matter.

On 29 November 2024, the Durban Magistrates Court postponed the case to 7 February 2025, allowing time for further proceedings. This delay comes as the legal teams for the Eswatini-based suspects continue to challenge their extradition, further complicating the timeline for bringing all accused individuals to trial.

As the legal process continues, the families of AKA and Tibz are seeking justice for the two men whose lives were senselessly taken. With the case remaining in the spotlight, South Africans are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the extradition and bail hearings as the justice system works toward a resolution.

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