Court hears emotional testimony about AKA, Motsoane’s final moments
Mogotsi recounted the moment that changed his life forever.
The Durban High Court continued to hear testimony regarding the tragic deaths of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane. Photographer and camera operator Thotloesto Kutlwano Mogotsi, the 11th witness, recounted the emotional and chaotic moments following the shooting. Mogotsi described the initial panic and distress that ensued after hearing numerous gunshots.
He testified that paramedics, upon arrival, made multiple attempts to revive Motsoane, only to find both Forbes and Motsoane unresponsive at the scene. Mogotsi revealed a new detail about the situation leading up to the shooting, stating that Forbes remained engaged with Motsoane outside the restaurant for an unusually extended period after noticing an individual from Forbes' past whom he wished to avoid.
Court proceedings also addressed the whereabouts of AKA's bodyguard, Siyabonga Mdluli, during the incident. Mdluli, the 12th witness, testified that he could not see Mdluli and last saw him before the shooting commenced. He explained that, upon realizing Mdluli had been shot, he looked around and found Forbes lying dead on the ground.
Mdluli expressed uncertainty about Mdluli's location during the incident, stating he had no idea where he was. Two eyewitnesses provided additional testimony, recounting their observation of two masked men fleeing the scene, one of them allegedly carrying a firearm. The witnesses were seated in Florida Park, opposite the Wish restaurant, when they heard the gunshots.
One of the witnesses noted that the assailant they saw was larger in size compared to the other individual present. The trial is scheduled to resume on Thursday with the introduction of the state's 14th witness.
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