Two brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, have been formally charged in Durban for the high-profile murders of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
The brothers were extradited from Eswatini after months of legal proceedings and now face 20 charges, including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and firearms offences. Their charges also relate to other violent crimes, including the murder of a taxi boss in Amanzimtoti near Durban.
The extradition handover took place on the morning of November 11, 2025, at King Shaka International Airport, with Interpol officials from both South Africa and Eswatini coordinating the operation. The suspects were transported under heavy security to Durban Central Police Station, escorted by police units and monitored by a police helicopter.
They appeared in Durban Magistrate’s Court the same day, where officials confirmed they will stand trial alongside five other co-accused in the murders of AKA and Tibz, who were shot dead outside a popular Durban restaurant in February 2023.
Additional charges linked to separate cases of murder and attempted murder were also confirmed in court.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe praised the joint efforts between South African and Eswatini authorities, the National Prosecuting Authority, and Interpol for ensuring the extradition and advancing justice.
The Ndimande brothers are expected to return to court on November 25 for further proceedings.
This case underscores the importance of cross-border collaboration in addressing organised crime and securing justice in high-profile cases across the region.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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