AKA murder trial adjourned to April 2027 after more than 20 witnesses
The Durban High Court has paused the trial of seven men accused of killing rapper AKA and Tebello Motsoane, with proceedings set to resume in April 2027.
The trial of seven men charged with the murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane has been adjourned to April 2027 by the Durban High Court, SAnews reported on Friday.
The two men were shot dead outside a Durban restaurant in 2023.
What the court has heard so far
The trial began in early October 2026. According to a statement from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), quoted by SAnews, the State has called more than 20 witnesses so far.
The NPA said the evidence placed before the court to date includes video footage, vehicle-tracking data, ballistic evidence and financial evidence.
The charges
The seven accused face several charges, which the NPA listed as:
- conspiracy to commit murder
- two counts of murder
- multiple counts of attempted murder
- firearm- and ammunition-related offences
The men have not been convicted of any of these charges. The State must prove them in court.
What happens next
The trial will continue from 12 April to 14 May 2027, when the State is due to present further evidence. That means the case will not return to court for about five months.
The seven accused remain in custody while the trial is on hold.
For anyone following the case, the dates to note are 12 April and 14 May 2027. No further evidence is expected before the trial resumes in April.
This story is based on reporting by SAnews.
