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Justice in Motion: DJ Sumbody’s Family Speaks as Murder Arrests Stir Shockwaves in Gauteng

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July 23, 2025

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Gauteng breakthrough arrests four men in DJ Sumbody’s murder. One is a well-known businessman. Another? A former cop. And a political figure has just been suspended.

There’s a collective pause across South Africa this week as the long-awaited arrests in the DJ Sumbody murder case have finally arrived. Almost two years after the shocking assassination of Oupa John Sefoka, known to fans across the nation as DJ Sumbody, Gauteng police have taken four suspects into custody, including a well-known Sandton businessman, a former police officer, and two alleged hitmen.

The family of DJ Sumbody has broken their silence, expressing a bittersweet relief. The arrests mark a step toward justice, but they also tear open wounds that have never fully healed.

The Men Behind the Alleged Hit

The suspects—Katiso “KT” Molefe, ex-detective Michael Pule Tau, Musa Kekana, and Tiego Floyd Mabusela—appeared briefly in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The charges against them are damning: murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and ammunition. According to investigators, Molefe is the alleged mastermind who ordered the hit, while his three co-accused carried it out.

While the court postponed proceedings to next Tuesday for further investigation and a bail hearing, the public is watching closely, hoping this case finally delivers long-overdue accountability.

A Family’s Pain and a Country’s Grief

In a heartfelt statement issued via the Be a Sumbody Foundation, the Sefoka family called this development a “critical step toward justice” in the “gruesome murder of our beloved Oupa John Mmanthokgo Sefoka.” But they also asked South Africans to remember that while this may feel like progress, the family is still grieving.

“His death changed everything,” the statement reads. “We ask for privacy and space during this deeply painful time.”

They offered heartfelt thanks to the South African Police Service, especially the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit and Political Task Team, whose work they credited for the breakthrough.

Social Media Reactions: ‘It’s About Time’

As news broke of the arrests, social media exploded with emotion—relief, outrage, and renewed demands for justice. “It’s about time,” wrote one Twitter user. “That family has waited too long.” Others are now calling for an in-depth probe into the broader web of organized crime in Joburg’s entertainment industry, where hit-style killings are becoming disturbingly common.

Kenny Kunene Suspended Amid Shock Twist

In a dramatic political twist, Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene has been suspended from all party activities for one month after it emerged that he was at the home of Katiso Molefe when police arrived to make the arrest.

Kunene says he was there to arrange a media interview for a journalist from his platform, Africa Global News. But party leader Gayton McKenzie wasn’t buying it. Kunene now faces an internal investigation, and his visit has added a fresh layer of controversy to an already explosive case.

The Bigger Picture: Crime, Power, and Music

DJ Sumbody’s murder shook more than just the music industry. It exposed cracks in Johannesburg’s high-end nightlife scene, where money, power, and violence often collide. Sefoka wasn’t just a DJ, he was a cultural icon, a businessman, a mentor. His murder reminded everyone that even success doesn’t guarantee safety in a city where assassinations can be bought and silence is often paid for in fear.

With these arrests, the hope is not just for justice for one family, but for a broader reckoning.

For now, Joburg waits. A court date approaches. And DJ Sumbody’s voice, silenced too soon, might finally get the justice it deserves.