The murder trial of seven accused in the killing of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane continued at the Durban High Court with a police officer taking the witness stand. The officer testified about a raid at the home of accused number three, Eddie Myeza, in April 2023, where a 19-millimetre calibre star semi-automatic pistol was found. Forbes and Motsoane were killed by two different guns on February 10, 2023, outside a restaurant on Durban's Florida Road.
According to the police officer, Myeza was found with the gun on his waist during the raid in Umlazi. However, Myeza's lawyer, Simphiwe Mlotshwa, disputed the state's version of events, stating that the gun was found underneath the sofa of the house. Myeza also claimed that six other people were arrested with him, while the state says only one other person was arrested alongside him.
The police officer denied Myeza's claims, stating that it would have been unlawful to arrest seven individuals for two firearms. The officer's testimony suggested that only two suspects were arrested in connection with the firearms. The state is trying to link the murder weapon to the accused suspects, with a focus on accused number three, Myeza, as an apparent main actor in the case.
The trial has been ongoing, with the state presenting evidence against the accused. The seven men standing trial for the murder of Forbes and Motsoane are accused of using two different guns to kill the victims. The investigation into the murders has been ongoing, with police making several arrests and seizing evidence.
The case has garnered significant attention, with many following the developments in the trial. The victims, Forbes and Motsoane, were killed in a brazen attack outside a restaurant on Florida Road in Durban. The police have been working to gather evidence and build a case against the accused.
The officer's testimony has concluded, and a witness is expected to take the stand when the trial resumes. The state will continue to present its case against the accused, who have denied any involvement in the murders. The trial is ongoing, with the court hearing evidence and testimony from various witnesses.
The murder trial is an ongoing case, with the court yet to deliver a verdict. The accused face serious charges, and the state is working to prove their involvement in the murders. The case will continue to be monitored, with updates provided as more information becomes available.
Key points
- The police officer testified about finding a 19-millimetre calibre star semi-automatic pistol linked to the murder of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.
- The accused number three, Eddie Myeza, disputed the state's version of events regarding the day he was arrested with the alleged murder weapon.
- The trial will continue with the state presenting more evidence against the accused suspects.
