AKA murder trial: Pretrial proceedings resume in Durban High Court
Pretrial proceedings in the AKA murder trial resumed at the Durban High Court as the State and defence continue preparations for the full trial.
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AKA murder trial set for June 2025 — but there are caveats
The murder case of rapper AKA and Tebello Motsoane has been postponed to June 2025 for pre-trial, with defence readiness still in question.
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AKA and Tibz murder case ready to go to trial
Despite some delays in the case, the State insists it is ready to proceed even as two additional suspects remain in Eswatini, awaiting extradition hearings.
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AKA murder suspects denied bail: Here’s what happens next
AKA murder suspects denied bail as the court cites safety risks to witnesses and insufficient new facts.
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Watch live: AKA murder suspects back in court on Friday, 29 November 2024
The five suspects charged with the murders of AKA and Tibz are due back in court on Friday. Here’s how to watch live in South Africa.
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Financial investigations could bring more arrests in AKA murder
The State has indicated that the investigation into the murders of AKA and celebrity chef Tibz may lead to additional arrests.
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Suspects in AKA and Tibz murders denied bail
The five suspects linked to the murders of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane were denied bail. Here’s what happens next.
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Watch live: AKA murder suspects back in court [video]
A decisive ruling is scheduled in the bail application of the suspects accused of murdering South African rapper AKA and his friend Tibz
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Gcaba family stands firm: Seeks fairness in AKA murder case involvement
Amid allegations of involvement in the AKA murder case, the Gcaba family stands behind Mfundo Gcaba, advocating for his right to a fair hearing and due process.
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Who is Mfundo Gcaba? – The alleged R800,000 link in AKA’s murder case
Taxi boss Mfundo Gcaba is at the centre of an R800,000 payment allegedly made to an account linked to the murder of rapper AKA.
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AKA murder: Ndimande brothers back in court [video]
The Ndimande brothers face court again over the AKA murder. This article covers how to watch the proceedings live and South Africa’s extradition efforts.
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AKA murder suspects in fear of their safety, Eswatini court hears
The two suspects in AKA’s murder informed the court they were not opposed to being extradited to South Africa—provided their safety concerns were adequately addressed.
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Who is Paul Jorgensen? – Here’s what we know about KZN’s go-to criminal defence attorney
Discover who Advocate Paul Jorgensen is, the KZN go-to criminal defence attorney taking on the AKA murder case.
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Tony Forbes believes the true mastermind behind AKA murder is still free
Tony Forbes told reporters his gut feeling suggests the ‘true mastermind’ behind the AKA murder plot has yet to be caught.
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Suspects in AKA and Tibz murder unmasked at first court appearance
Five of the seven suspects accused of the murders of AKA and his former manager Tibz were officially unmasked in court, on Thursday.
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Six suspects arrested in AKA murder case – Here’s everything you must know
Six suspects have been arrested in the AKA murder case, KZN police confirmed during Tuesday’s media briefing. Here’s what we know.
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WATCH LIVE: SAPS briefs the media on AKA murder case developments
SAPS released a statement in response to developments around the AKA murder case. Here’s what they said about the two suspects awaiting extradition.
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Echoes of silence: AKA’s murder still a mystery, one year later
The unsolved murder of Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane continues to perplex and grieve the music world, with the investigation making slow progress despite significant leads.
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AKA honoured with ‘Global Visionary Award’ at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards
The accolade was graciously accepted by his parents, Lynn and Tony Forbes, during the awards ceremony held in Atlanta on Tuesday, 3 October 2023.
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AKA murder investigation boosted by links to ‘smoking gun’
During this press briefing, police revealed key findings that could significantly impact AKA and Tibet’s murder investigations.
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Amakipkip blasted for monetising AKA death without Forbes clearance
Amakipkip issued an apology and confirmed the AKA t-shirt, which was commissioned without clearance from the Forbes family, was discontinued.
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AKA murder case: Tony Forbes reveals investigation at ‘standstill’
Six months into the AKA murder case, police have yet to bring hope to the rapper’s family, Tony Forbes revealed in a recent interview.
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Cassper Nyovest claims AKA beef started with ‘Gusheshe’
According to Cassper Nyovest, the genesis of his long-standing beef with AKA was his first hit song, ‘Gusheshe’.
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Nadia Nakai hints K.O. could be the first artist with a posthumous AKA verse
Nadia Nakai revealed in a tweet that AKA has a guest verse that may posthumously surface on K.O.’s next song.
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In Pictures: AKA Bryanston mansion is back on the market [photo]
The mansion AKA rented in Bryanston resurfaced on the market, months after he was viciously gunned down in Durban.
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KZN police reportedly make breakthrough in AKA murder investigation
KZN police have reportedly made a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation of AKA and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane.
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AKA murder update: Durban police respond to ‘smoking gun’ reports
Durban police blasted the media for ‘formulating uncorroborated allegations for the sole reason of triggering a reaction or solicit commentary from the police.’
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Does AKA owe Caiphus Semenya? – Here’s what the law says
Caiphus Semenya received backlash for following due process. The question is, were his actions morally justified? – Here’s was music laws in South Africa say.
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AKA murder: Wish Restaurant announces permanent closure
Wish Restaurant will run a series of activations this week before it closes its doors permanently.
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AKA murder: Lawyer confirms ‘arrested’ suspects not linked to rapper’s case
Advocate Annelene van den Heever represented four of the five suspects arrested at a popular shopping mall in Belhar, Cape Town, on Sunday, 26 March 2023.