Cape Town – The murder case against businessman Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe and his three co-accused has been postponed to 3 December, as the state awaits feedback on the centralisation of their dockets.
According to SABC News, the accused made a brief court appearance at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning.
They were arrested in connection to the murder of Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka and Hector “DJ Vintos” Buthelezi.
All of the accused, except for Molefe, were granted a bail of R400 000 by the Johannesburg High Court last month.
Phindi Mjonondwane, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Gauteng, said the plan is to transfer the matter to the High Court.
“We are awaiting the finalisation of the centralisation application but amongst the dockets that we wish to centralize is that of Armand Swart case which is in the Vereeniging jurisdiction.
Authorisation
“As well as the incident of (Don) Thindleni, where Thindleni is a complainant, which emanates from Pretoria. Dj Vintos, it was in Orlando, so that one is in the correct jurisdiction,” said Mjonondwane.
According to EWN, Molefe is also accused with the murder of Vereeniging engineer, Armand Swart and assassination of businessman Don Tindleni in March 2023.
The prosecutor who cannot be disclosed provided an update on the application to centralise all Molefe’s cases.
“Your worship, awaiting authorisation for centralisation still, so the date that we propose is the third of December,” said prosecutor.
Molefe’s bail conditions require him to report to the Morningside Police Station every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m, IOL reported.
He is restricted to Gauteng province but may travel to Welkom, Free State, for business purposes with prior notification to the investigating officer.
No evidence
His passport remains in police custody, and he is prohibited from applying for new travel documents until the trial concludes. Additionally, he is barred from contacting any State witnesses, directly or indirectly.
Molefe’s legal counsel, Advocate Michael Hellens SC, contended that the State’s case relies on speculation and fragile circumstantial evidence.
“There was no evidence that he was a member of a syndicate – it’s just not there.
“He did nothing to bring the bail system into disrepute, didn’t run away, and didn’t interfere with anyone,” said Hellen SC.
Prosecutors, however, argue that when considered as a whole, the evidence presents a strong case linking Molefe to a series of violent crimes.
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