In a decisive step towards justice, the two brothers accused of being the gunmen in the brutal murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane will be handed over to South African authorities next Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
This pivotal development comes after Siyabonga Gezani and Malusi Dave Ndimande abandoned their long-running fight against extradition from Eswatini, clearing the final legal hurdle for their return to South Africa to stand trial.
The Surrender Order and a “Watertight” Case
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially confirmed it received a surrender order from the Eswatini government. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe stated that logistical arrangements are being finalised to bring the brothers into South African custody.
“The SAPS remains confident that it has a watertight case against the pair,” Mathe added, signalling the force’s assurance in the strength of its evidence.
The handover is a coordinated international effort, being managed through established diplomatic channels and with the direct involvement of Interpol offices in both South Africa and Eswatini.
Facing a Multitude of Serious Charges
The Ndimande brothers are not only facing charges for the infamous Florida Road shooting that claimed the lives of AKA and Tibz in February 2023. They are wanted in connection with three separate cases, amounting to a total of 24 charges.
These charges include conspiracy to commit murder, murder, attempted murder, and the unlawful possession of automatic firearms and ammunition, painting a picture of serious and organised criminal activity.
The Path to Extradition
The path to this point has been protracted. The Manzini Magistrate’s Court in Eswatini initially approved the extradition back in August, but the brothers immediately filed an appeal, delaying the process.
Their decision to drop that appeal on Monday, 3 November, was the breakthrough authorities needed. The acting Prime Minister of Eswatini subsequently granted the final extradition order, which was formally received by South Africa’s Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi.
For the families of Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane, and for a nation that has watched this case with bated breath, the arrival of the Ndimande brothers on South African soil marks the beginning of a new and critical chapterthe long road to a trial and, hopefully, closure.
