The State in the AKA murder trial has begun its case by trying to link the murder weapon to the accused suspects. Rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, were killed on 10 February 2023, while leaving a popular restaurant on Durban's Florida Road. Seven men are standing trial at the Durban High Court for their murders. The State called its first witness, a retired officer who cannot be named due to a standing court order to prevent the identification of witnesses.
The first witness took the stand and provided testimony in relation to count ten of the charges against the accused, which is the unlawful possession of a firearm. State prosecutor Lawrence Gcaba said the witness' testimony was aimed at showing the originality of the firearm used in the murder. The officer testified that in May 2022, he was called to a shooting in Mayville, where he bagged 30 spent cartridges as evidence.
The shooting in Mayville resulted in the death of taxi boss Sibongiseni Gift Khanyile. The court previously heard that the same gun used to kill the taxi boss was used in the killing of either Forbes or Motsoane. The State's evidence aims to link the murder weapon to the accused suspects. A new witness is expected to take the stand to provide further testimony.
The accused suspects are standing trial for the murder of AKA and Tibz. The trial is being held at the Durban High Court, and the State is presenting its case to link the murder weapon to the accused. The retired officer's testimony provided crucial evidence in the case. The court will continue to hear testimony from witnesses to determine the guilt of the accused.
The murder of AKA and Tibz occurred on 10 February 2023, and the case has been ongoing since then. The State's case is focused on linking the murder weapon to the accused suspects. The trial will continue with the presentation of more evidence and testimony from witnesses.
The court has previously heard evidence that the same gun used in the murder of AKA and Tibz was used in a shooting in 2022. The State's evidence aims to prove that the accused suspects were involved in the murder. The trial will continue to hear testimony and evidence to determine the guilt of the accused.
The trial is ongoing, and the State will present more evidence and testimony from witnesses. The accused suspects are standing trial for the murder of AKA and Tibz, and the State is working to link the murder weapon to the accused. The case will continue to unfold as more evidence is presented.
Key points
- The State in the AKA murder trial is trying to link the murder weapon to the accused suspects.
- Seven men are standing trial at the Durban High Court for the murder of AKA and Tibz.
- The trial will continue with the presentation of more evidence and testimony from witnesses.
