AKA murder trial: Friend tells court Tibz said he could not breathe after Durban shooting

Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, a friend of slain rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, testified in the Durban High Court that his friend repeatedly said he could not breathe after being shot outside the Wish restaurant on Florida Road. Ngcobo recounted the events of the night, describing how the group, including Forbes and his chef friend Motsoane, had gathered for a relaxed reunion at the restaurant.

When it was time to leave, the group walked out through a designated exit and stood on the pavement to say goodbye. Suddenly, they heard a loud bang, prompting Ngcobo to run back into the restaurant to check on his friends. He found Motsoane lying on the floor and repeatedly asking if he was okay, while Motsoane stated he could not breathe.

The group attempted to stop the bleeding and called for medical assistance, but investigators later linked accused Siyanda Eddie Myeza to a separate shooting in Mayville, which helped tie the two cases together. The trial heard that witnesses preferred not to have their faces shown on television due to personal and financial concerns.