DJ Sumbody Murder: Firearms Linked to 10+ High-Profile South African Cases
In a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the 2022 murder of popular South African DJ and businessman Oupa John Sefoka, known as DJ Sumbody, police have revealed a critical development. Firearms used in his killing have been ballistically linked to at least ten other high-profile criminal cases across Gauteng, highlighting the pervasive issue of organized crime and illegal firearms in South Africa.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the information:
Key Revelation:
Ballistic Link Confirmed: On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed outside the Alexandra Magistrate's Court that firearms used in DJ Sumbody's fatal shooting have been positively identified through ballistic analysis as also being used in at least 10 other high-profile criminal cases across Gauteng. These linked cases include both murders and attempted murders.
DJ Sumbody's Murder:
Date: November 20, 2022.
Location: Woodmead, Gauteng, South Africa.
Circumstances: DJ Sumbody, along with his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza, were tragically gunned down in a drive-by shooting.
Recent Arrests and Court Proceedings:
Four Suspects Apprehended: On Monday, July 21, 2025, police arrested four men in Gauteng in connection with DJ Sumbody's murder. They have been identified as Katiso "KT" Molefe, Michael Pule Tau, Musa Kekana, and Tiego Floyd Mabusela.
Charges: The group faces serious charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and illegal ammunition. They appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Alleged Mastermind: Detectives reportedly believe that Katiso "KT" Molefe, a Sandton businessman, allegedly ordered DJ Sumbody's murder, with his three co-accused reportedly carrying out the hit.
Case Postponement: The case has been postponed to July 29, 2025, to allow for the finalization of bail applications, which the state has indicated it will oppose.
Linked High-Profile Cases:
Engineer Armand Swart's Murder: Police crucially confirmed that the same group of suspects arrested for DJ Sumbody's murder is also connected to the killing of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. Swart was shot 23 times outside his workplace on April 17, 2024. Police suspect Swart died in a case of mistaken identity, with the actual target believed to be a whistleblower who had exposed a Transnet tender price inflation scandal.
Attempted Murder of Tebogo Thobejane: Further forensic analysis has linked the seized weapons, including an AK-47, to additional crimes, such as the attempted murder of actress and businesswoman Tebogo Thobejane. Controversial Gauteng businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is currently on trial for Thobejane's attempted murder, and a fifth accused, Nthabiseng Zama, has reportedly been added to that particular case.
Broader Syndicate Implications: Police indicate that these ballistic links point to a broader network of violent criminal activity, suggesting that a highly organized group of alleged hitmen may have been operating across Gauteng, responsible for multiple contract killings. Authorities anticipate more arrests as they continue to unravel the full extent of this alleged syndicate's operations.
Significance of the Breakthrough:
The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed this breakthrough, commending the collaborative efforts between the SAPS Political Killings Task Team and Gauteng Organised Crime Detectives.
This significant development offers a potential path to closure for the families of victims in multiple previously unsolved cases and underscores the pervasive nature of organized crime in South Africa, where illicit firearms often serve as a deadly common denominator.
This ongoing investigation is shedding crucial light on the intricate and violent networks that operate within South Africa's criminal underworld.
I'm Aisha shehu
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