AKA & Tibz double murder breakthrough, a reminder that SA's law enforcement is alert - Kaunda

JOHANNESBURG – The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, says the arrests of six suspects involved in the murder of musician Kiernan Forbes must serve as a deterrent to those carrying out contract killings in KwaZulu-Natal.

The award-winning rapper widely known as “AKA” and his former manager Tebello Motsoane were shot and killed in February last year, outside a popular restaurant on Durban's Florida Road.

Following a year-long investigation police said the attack on the pair was an orchestrated hit.

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Kaunda said the prevalence of crime in the metro has instilled fear among people, tarnishing the city's reputation as a tourism and business destination.

Mayoral spokesperson Gugu Sisilana: “This double murder breakthrough will bring renewed hope to the people of South Africa that the long arm of the law will catch up with anyone who commits crime. These developments will also restore confidence to business, investors, tourists and residents that we are indeed committed to fighting crime and make Durban a safe destination for investment and tourism.”