AKA murder trial adjourned to April 2027, accused stay in custody
The trial of seven accused over the murders of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane stopped in the Durban High Court on Thursday. The state has led evidence from more than 20 witnesses so far.
The trial will continue from 12 April to 14 May 2027, so the state can go on with its case. The seven accused face charges that include two counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Forbes and Motsoane were killed on 10 February 2023 outside the Wish restaurant on Florida Road.
KwaZulu-Natal National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said the evidence so far covers video, vehicle tracking, ballistics and finances. The state has also put digital evidence before the court, including CCTV footage.
The state alleges that taxi boss Mfundo Gcaba paid accused Mziwandile Gwabeni R800,000 a day after the murders. It says Gwabeni then paid dividends to all but one of his co-accused. The state also says Siyanda Myeza's gun links to bullet fragments taken from Forbes' body.
Key facts
- Who
- Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi (accused); Lindani Zenzele Ndimande (accused); Siyanda Eddie Myeza (accused); Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni (accused)
- What
- The Durban high court trial of seven accused, who face charges including conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of murder, was adjourned to April 12 to May 14 2027 for the state to continue its case. All seven accused will remain in custody. The state has led evidence from more than 20 witnesses so far.
- When
- 5 November 2026
- Where
- Durban, Florida Road, King Shaka International Airport
- Status
- Reported