Witnesses saw masked men flee after AKA and Tibz shooting, court hears
Two protected witnesses told the Durban High Court they saw two masked men cross Florida Road shortly before hearing gunshots outside Wish restaurant.
Two witnesses at a park near Wish restaurant in Durban recounted their experience on February 10, 2023, when Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane were killed. Initially, the witnesses believed the two masked men were planning a robbery. After seeing them cross the road towards Wish restaurant and hearing gunshots, they observed the men running towards the park in the direction of McDonald's while carrying a silver firearm.
Witness X and Witness Y testified virtually from the court building, protected by the State due to concerns for their safety. They explained that they were at Olive Tree Church with four friends before deciding to spend time at the park. Witness Y noted that one man appeared larger than the other. Seven men are currently on trial for the murders of AKA and Tibz, who were both in Durban for performances.
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