Durban – Seven men accused of the 2023 murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have been transferred from Westville prison to the high-security eBongweni prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.
Sources said the transfer took place early this year at the request of the state, although authorities have not given an official reason, EWN reported.
The accused were arrested about a year after the February 2023 killings.
UPDATE: The Ndimande brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi, who are accused of having a role in the murder of AKA and Tibz, have asked to be moved from Kokstad maximum prison to Westville in Durban so that they can easily consult with their lawyers.
Kokstad maximum security prison is… pic.twitter.com/mcWDgRByTE— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) January 9, 2026
eBongweni prison is known for its advanced security and houses some of the country’s most dangerous inmates.
The Ndimande brothers linked to the murder of rapper AKA and celebrity chef Tibz Motsoane were expected to the Durban High Court this morning. However, they are not present in court as they’ve been moved from Westville Prison to Kokstad. #AKA #AKAmurder pic.twitter.com/JZVXo4viRA
— Credible Source DUT (@crediblesource_) January 9, 2026
Meanwhile, two of the accused, brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, have appeared in camera due to the sensitivity of the case.
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