Manzini – Two South African brothers, arrested in Eswatini in connection with the murder of popular rapper AKA and his celebrity chef friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, have been remanded in custody.
Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande appeared in the Manzini Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, (12 March 2024).
Apart from the other charges they face, the brothers are facing extradition to South Africa.
They were arrested three weeks ago in Eswatini after South Africa issued a Red Notice for the wanted pair.
The brothers are part of a group of seven men who allegedly plotted to kill AKA, whose real name was Kierman Forbes.
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Police recently revealed that Tibz was shot dead simply because he was in the company of AKA.
Five other men have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder.
On Tuesday, State Prosecutor Advocate Macebo Nxumalo requested that the case be postponed to allow time for South African authorities to file an extradition application.
When Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were arrested they were found in possession of four mobile phones.
Magistrate David Khumalo remanded the accused in custody and ordered that their cellphones be detained.
The case was adjourned to next week Wednesday, (20 March 2024).
