Two years after the fatal shooting of renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, the state has declared itself trial-ready in the high-profile case. The accused—Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi, Lindani Zenzele Ndimande, Siyanda Eddie Myeza, Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni, Lindokuhle Lindo Ndimande—were charged in February 2024 for allegedly plotting and executing the murders.
According to prosecutors, key evidence includes CCTV footage, cellphone records, bank statements, and ballistic tests. The state alleges that Mkhwanazi was the mastermind, tracking AKA from the airport to a Durban hotel before the shooting on February 10, 2023. Cellphone records reportedly show Mkhwanazi updating co-accused on AKA’s movements.
The accused remain in custody after being denied bail. The trial is expected to call witnesses, including patrons present at Durban’s Wish restaurant on the night of the murders.
The case has drawn widespread attention as authorities seek justice for the slain stars.
