'Killing my son caused the death of my wife’ - Tibz' Motsoane's father
The father of Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane is seeking closure as the trial for the seven men accused of murdering his son and rapper AKA begins. He expressed deep personal grief, noting that his wife passed away shortly after their son's death.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile criminal trial involving prominent South African public figures, drawing significant public and media attention to the justice system.
DURBAN - Almost three years after the fatal shooting of rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his close friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, the seven men accused of the murder are set to stand trial.
The trial, expected to begin on Tuesday, marks a significant moment for the families of the two men.
Among those who will be watching the case closely is Motsoane’s father, Sylvester Motsoane, who said having his son’s killer identified would help him begin to find closure.
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Sylvester said the death of his son still cuts deep because right after that tragic incident he suffered another devastating blow: the death of his wife just eight months later after suffering a heart attack.
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