Ndimande Brothers Push for Answers as AKA Murder Case Takes Another Turn

A slow-moving case gains new tension

The long, painful road toward justice for slain rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane took another step forward this week, but not without fresh complications.

Back in the Durban Magistrate’s Court, the two brothers at the centre of the high-profile case, Siyabonga Gezani Ndimande and Malusi Dave Ndimande, came with one clear demand:
They want the State to hand over details of their extradition from Eswatini.

And without that information, they say, they cannot properly defend themselves.

Extradition questions take centre stage

Their lawyer, advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa, told the court that the brothers raised concerns during consultation.

“For them to give proper instructions, they require information regarding the extradition.”

This request may seem procedural, but in cases involving cross-border movement, paperwork, timelines, and the legality of the transfer can have significant implications. It’s the kind of detail defence teams often pursue aggressively particularly in murder cases with international dimensions.

The Ndimande brothers were arrested in Mbabane, Eswatini, in 2024, after months of speculation and online detective work from the public. Authorities brought them back to South Africa earlier this month after they abandoned attempts to stay in the kingdom.

A family’s grief returns to the courtroom

For the first time since all the accused were arrested, AKA’s mother, Lynn Forbes, attended proceedings.

Court attendees described her as composed but visibly emotional, a mother confronting the men accused of orchestrating her son’s assassination. She thanked lead prosecutor Adv. Lawrence Gcaba and the broader prosecution team for their work so far.
But after court adjourned, she quietly exited, escorted by armed officers.

Her presence signalled what many South Africans have felt for nearly three years now:
The road to justice has been unbearably long, but families still show up.

Inside the case: a reminder of its magnitude

AKA and Tibz were gunned down outside Wish Restaurant on Durban’s Florida Road in February 2023, a killing captured on CCTV and replayed countless times online, sparking national outrage and conspiracy theories.

A total of seven men have been tied to the case, including the Ndimandes and their co-accused:

• Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi

• Lindani Zenzele Ndimande

• Siyanda Eddie Myeza

• Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni

• Lindokuhle Lindo Ndimande

Some of these men are already indicted and headed to the Durban High Court next year.

State says it will share what it can

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Gcaba confirmed discussions with the defence, adding:

“If we have the information they are requesting.”

It’s a carefully worded response, one that suggests not everything the brothers want may exist in the form they expect.

Next stop: January 2026

Both sides agreed to return to court on 9 January 2026, when the prosecution is expected to outline the next steps. The Ndimande brothers will join their co-accused in the High Court in July 2026.

Public reaction: frustration, fatigue, and cautious hope

South Africans took to social media with mixed emotions:

• Some expressed exhaustion at the pace of the case.

• Others questioned the brothers’ sudden interest in extradition details.

• Many applauded Lynn Forbes’ courage in showing up.

More than two years after that devastating night on Florida Road, the country remains deeply invested not only because AKA was a beloved cultural figure, but because the case exposed deeper concerns about organised crime, hit-for-hire networks, and the vulnerabilities of high-profile citizens.

A case far from over

The extradition dispute is just another chapter in a case already marked by delays, twists, and overflowing public scrutiny. As it heads toward the High Court, expectations will only get heavier.

For now, one thing is clear:
The Ndimande brothers aren’t just fighting the charges, they’re challenging the process itself.

And the families, fans, and a country still seeking closure must wait a little longer.

{Source: IOL}

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