AKA murder trial: Witness recounts Tibz's final moments
A witness in the murder trial of rapper AKA and businessman Tibz provided emotional testimony regarding the final moments of the victims. The court is currently reviewing CCTV footage to establish the movements of the accused and the victims on the night of the shooting.
Why it matters
The trial is a high-profile criminal case involving a prominent public figure, drawing significant public and media attention in South Africa.
DURBAN - Musician Lusaso “Saso” Ngcobo has emotionally recounted businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane’s final moments on Florida Road in Durban.
Motsoane was killed in February 2023 after allegedly being caught in the crossfire of a hit targeting rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes.
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Ngcobo told the court that Forbes and Motsoane’s meeting at the now-closed Wish restaurant was coincidental.
He said he and Forbes were initially together at Bryd and Groom, a unisex hair salon, before heading to Wish for dinner. Motsoane, who saw the group at the restaurant, later joined them.
Ngcobo said he was standing less than a metre away from Forbes and Motsoane as they left the restaurant when he heard what sounded like firecrackers.
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