Alleged Crime Boss Katiso Molefe Back in Court as State Seeks to Centralise Murder Cases

Katiso “KT” Molefe Faces Court as State Moves to Consolidate Cases

Alleged crime kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe is back in the spotlight this week, set to appear at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court as prosecutors push to centralise several high-profile criminal cases linked to him.

Molefe, 61, was arrested in July 2025 by the SAPS Political Killings Task Team in Gauteng, and stands accused of orchestrating the brutal murders of music producer Oupa John Sefoka, aka DJ Sumbody, and his bodyguards Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza in Woodmead, Johannesburg.

The State’s push for centralisation

Authorities are seeking to consolidate Molefe’s cases under one jurisdiction, likely in the Johannesburg High Court, aiming to streamline prosecutions and prevent duplication of evidence and witnesses.

The charges against him include murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. At the time of his arrest, Molefe was already out on bail in another assassination-related case.

Bail conditions and courtroom developments

In October 2025, the Johannesburg High Court granted Molefe bail of R400,000, overturning an earlier denial by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. His bail also upheld a prior R100,000 bail from an unrelated case.

Molefe must now report to Morningside Police Station three times a week, remain within Gauteng (with limited travel to Welkom for business), surrender his passport, and avoid any contact with State witnesses.

Judge Brad Wanless noted that Molefe had complied with previous conditions and found no basis to deny release, describing the earlier magistrate ruling as mistaken.

The State’s case and alleged syndicate links

Prosecutors argue that evidence, when taken together, paints a compelling picture of Molefe’s role in a string of violent crimes. Three firearms seized during investigations an AK-47 and two pistols have been forensically linked to 18 cases, including the murders of DJ Sumbody, Mokoena, and Myeza, the attempted murder of taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, and other killings across Gauteng.

Crime Intelligence officials previously told the Madlanga Judicial Commission that Molefe, along with businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, heads the so-called “Big Five” cartel, a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in drug trafficking, vehicle hijackings, tender fraud, and extortion.

Defence stance

Molefe’s legal counsel, Advocate Michael Hellens SC, challenged the State’s case, describing it as speculative and circumstantial.

“There was no evidence that he was a member of a syndicate it’s just not there,” Hellens told the court.
“He did nothing to bring the bail system into disrepute, didn’t run away, and didn’t interfere with anyone.”

A case under the public eye

The Molefe case has attracted national attention, given the profile of the victims and alleged syndicate connections. Public reactions on social media have been mixed, with some expressing hope that centralising the cases will speed up the legal process, while others remain sceptical about the ability of the justice system to dismantle powerful criminal networks.

For prosecutors, centralisation in the High Court represents not just efficiency, but an opportunity to connect the dots across Gauteng’s spate of violent crimes, sending a strong signal against organized crime.

What’s next

Molefe’s appearance at Alexandra Magistrate’s Court could set the stage for a series of consolidated hearings in Johannesburg. As the State moves to align witnesses, forensic evidence, and prior arrests, the country watches closely, both for justice for DJ Sumbody and his bodyguards, and for broader accountability in Gauteng’s criminal underworld.

{Source: IOL}

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