Five of the accused in AKA, Tibz execution back in court
The suspects face charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition for allegedly planning and executing the hit on the pair.
Five of the seven suspects linked to the murders of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, appeared in the Durban Magistrates Court on 29 February 2024. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/Eyewitness News
DURBAN - The five murder accused suspects linked to the murders of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and celebrity chef Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane will return to the Durban Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning.
The five face charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
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The State previously told the court it is opposed to bail in the matter.
Last week, the group made their first appearance in court, exactly a year after the murders.
The lead prosecutor in the matter, advocate Lawrence Gcaba, said the State would need more time for further investigations.
Gcaba and his colleague, State advocate Elvis Gcweka, also indicated their intentions to oppose bail for the accused.
Wednesday's appearance comes after the two other accused appeared at a court in Eswatini on Tuesday, as the State plans to extradite them to South Africa.