AKA and Tibz murder trial postponed to April 2027 as seven accused remain behind bars
The murder trial of seven men accused of killing rapper AKA and his friend Tibz has been postponed to April 2027 after the State presented evidence from more than 20 witnesses.
The trial of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, accused of murder, has been adjourned until April 2027. The judge, Nomfundo Sipunzi, was approached by one of the accused, Siyabonga Gezani, who requested that he not be returned to the Ebongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility. This request comes after the accused were transferred from Westville Prison to the super-maximum facility in December 2024 due to difficulties in consulting with their lawyers.
The judge was unable to intervene in the request, as it was not within her jurisdiction. The defence had previously complained about the strict restrictions at the facility, which limited in-person and telephone consultations between lawyers and clients.
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