Police have finally made a breakthrough in solving the mysterious murders of rapper, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, and friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
The pair were tragically gunned down in February last year outside a restaurant on Florida Road, in Durban.
During a police briefing at the KwaZulu-Natal SAPS headquarters, Minister Bheki Cele and provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi revealed that six people have been arrested for the crime.
They also claim to have the person who orchestrated the hit in custody.
“The organiser initially followed Mr Forbes from the airport on arrival all the way to the hotel as well as to the restaurant where the incident happened.
“This person was also responsible for gathering resources together, the whole team together, and the rewards that came thereafter,’’ explained Mkhwanazi.
According to the police, the arrests in this matter were made between April 2023 and February 2024.
Mkhwanazi added that AKA was the main target and that Tibz was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
“From our investigation, it became clear that Mr Forbes was the main target. He is the one that was followed from the airport to the hotel, and he was the one that was spotted inside the restaurant.
“The plan was not to shoot him in the manner that they did. They were going to shoot him in the vehicle, but because he stood outside longer greeting his friend, the hitmen did not want to wait,’’ explained the commissioner.
The developments in Supermega’s case come a month after what could’ve been his 36th birthday.
The Megacy, as AKA’s fans a commonly referred to, took to X #JusticeForAKA, to express their optimism of justice to him and his family.
@SarieFredericks commented “This news is like a dream come true. All we want now is justice for AKA.’’
“May we see the day AKA’s family find solace and get justice for his brutal murder. The man was an icon, a father and was in his prime for God’s sake,’’ @ntonto_baba posted.
Meanwhile, the seventh suspect was arrested on Wednesday in Durban in connection with the murders.
The suspects are expected to appear at the Durban Magistrates court on Thursday.
