A major breakthrough has shaken the long-dormant investigation into the killing of beloved Pretoria-born musician and businessman DJ Sumbody. Sandton businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe was arrested today, Monday, 21 July 2025, at his upscale home in connection with the brutal November 2022 assassination.
DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka, was gunned down in a hail of bullets in Woodmead, Johannesburg, in what authorities described as a carefully coordinated hit. The deadly ambush also claimed the life of one of his bodyguards, sending shockwaves through the South African music and entertainment community.
Molefe’s arrest, confirmed by News24, is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the case, which had appeared to go cold for over two years. He now joins three other accused — Michael Pule Tau, Musa Kekana, and Tlego Floyd Mabusela — all of whom have also been linked to the 2024 assassination of alleged underworld figure Armand Swart.
The trio also face charges of attempted murder in a separate case involving actress and socialite Tebogo Thobejane. That shooting was allegedly orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend, Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
Molefe, reportedly already out on bail for unrelated charges, is believed to have played a central role in plotting DJ Sumbody’s murder. While the exact motive remains unclear, investigators are probing possible links to the DJ’s business activities and suspected ties to the criminal underworld.
The arrests signal a dramatic turning point in one of South Africa’s most high-profile unsolved murder cases. All four accused are expected to appear in court soon, as the investigation intensifi
