AKA murder trial: Seven accused finally face court over rapper’s killing

RECORDED | ‘AKA’ and ‘Tibz’ murder accused in court

‘AKA’ and ‘Tibz’ were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban in February 2023

AKA murder trial: Seven accused finally face court over rapper’s killing

More than three years after AKA and Tibz were shot dead on Florida Road, seven accused are now facing trial in the Durban High Court.

eNCA News Bite | AKA and Tibz trial, Yasmin Sookha on TRC lies and Pitso's perfect start

eNCA News Bite | AKA and Tibz trial, Yasmin Sookha on TRC lies and Pitso's perfect start | 5 October 2026 Vusi.Bafetane Mon, 10/05/2026 - 18:22 Stay informed in minutes with ⁠News Bite⁠, your fast, reliable update on South Africa’s biggest stories.The ⁠AKA and Tibz murder trial ⁠is under way in Durban, with all seven accused pleading not guilty and remaining in custody. Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane were shot dead on Florida …

AKA and Tibz Murder trial begins at Durban High Court

The trial of Seven accused in the murders of rapper Kiernan, “AKA” Forbes and his friend and chef, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, officially commenced

Three years later, AKA and Tibz’s families finally face the courtroom

The long-awaited trial into the murders of Kiernan Forbes and Tibz has begun in Durban, with seven accused facing murder, conspiracy and firearms charges.