Two brothers accused of killing award-winning rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his close friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane appeared in a South African court for the first time after being extradited from eSwatini.
Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande stood before a magistrate in Durban, where the State outlined that the men were brought back to face charges related to multiple cases. Their legal team requested time to consult with them, leading to the matter being postponed until November 25.
Police officials revealed that investigators are now tracking the financial trail behind the murders. According to authorities, a key figure believed to have coordinated the hit has already been identified.
Officials say this individual allegedly paid the entire hit squad through a business bank account. Investigations into the financial transactions are still ongoing.
Court officials also confirmed that human rights oversight was included in the extradition process to ensure the accused were treated lawfully throughout. However, the defense expressed concerns about accessing their clients under strict security conditions. The magistrate emphasised that the brothers are entitled to private consultations with their lawyers and that security should not obstruct this right.
The case will resume later in November, giving the defense team more time to prepare.