Five accused in AKA, Tibz murder case denied bail

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Five out of seven men linked to the killing of musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane were refused bail at Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi, 30, Lindani Zenzele Ndimande, 35, Siyanda Eddie Myeza, 21, Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni, 36, and Lindokuhle Lindo Ndimande, 29, appeared on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and five counts of attempted murder.

The state also added two further charges of money laundering, Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, the National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson confirmed.

In February 2023, Forbes and Motsoane were shot and killed outside a restaurant on Florida Road, just outside the Durban CBD. 

Handing down the ruling Judge Vincent Hlatshwayo said; “It is the finding of this court that there is a case for the applicants to answer. It is the finding of this court that it would be reckless and irresponsible to allow the applicants on bail.

“It is therefore the finding and the order of this court that in the circumstances bail is refused in respect of all five accused.”

Mkhwanazi, the first applicant was denied bail due to the basis that he failed to comply with the bail regulations set in his other pending case.

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Whilst the second applicant Lindani Ndimande claimed his life to be in danger.

During court proceedings, Hlatshwayo read to the court that Ndimande was appealing for bail because amongst other things he thinks he would be killed in prison and that the wardens would not be able to protect him.

The accused will remain in custody and the case was remanded to August 8, for further investigations.