Overview
- Magistrate Renier Boshoff ordered the matter transferred under Section 75(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act to the Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg High Court.
- Katiso “KT” Molefe and co-accused Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floryd Mabusela and Musa Kekana will make their first High Court appearance on February 5, when the full indictment is expected to be handed over.
- The State says ballistic analysis links high-calibre rifles used in multiple shootings, including the 2022 killing of Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, to other murders such as those of DJ Vintos and engineer Armand Swart.
- Prosecutors describe a network operating across Gauteng and investigators have reported ties to the alleged Big Five cartel, supporting a consolidated prosecution to avoid duplicate witnesses and conflicting rulings.
- Molefe’s bail was extended pending the High Court process, while the State signalled readiness to proceed as final charging documents are completed.