Arrests a Year After Murders of South African Rapper AKA, Tibz
A seventh person has been arrested after rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane were shot dead outside a Durban restaurant a year ago, sending shockwaves across South Africa.
Despite confirming that hitmen were hired to target AKA, the police have not disclosed motives. This latest arrest follows the police's earlier announcement of six suspects detained during the year-long investigation.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda verified the detention of a 30-year-old suspect, bringing the total number of individuals in custody to seven. Some of the suspects are also implicated in unrelated murder cases.
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South Africa:
State Opposes Bail for AKA, Tibz Murder Accused in Durban Court
allAfrica, 29 February 2024
In a high-profile case, the State has declared its intention to oppose bail for the seven men accused of murdering renowned rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello… Read more »
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South Africa:
Police Committee Welcomes Arrest of Suspects Linked to Rapper AKA's Murder
Parliament of South Africa, 29 February 2024
Parliament, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Police today welcomed the meticulous work by members of the South African Police Service that has led to the… Read more »
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South Africa:
Seventh Person Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder
allAfrica, 28 February 2024
A seventh person has been arrested in connection with the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, reports News24. Read more »
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South African rapper AKA killed in Durban (file photo).