Five men charged in the murder of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and chef Tebz to face trial in Durban High Court in 2026
The five men accused of murdering award-winning rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend and celebrity chef Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane appeared in the Durban High Court yesterday, where trial dates were officially set.
According to The Witness publication, the accused, Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi (30), Lindani Zenzele Ndimande (35), Siyanda Eddie Myeza (21), Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni (36), and Lindokuhle Lindo Ndimande (29), face multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of murder, attempted murder, and various firearm and ammunition-related offences.
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Forbes and Motsoane were gunned down in February 2023 outside a popular restaurant on Florida Road, just outside the Durban CBD.
During yesterday’s brief court appearance, the matter was postponed to 19 June 2026 to deal with further pre-trial matters and to allow for the appointment of a trial judge.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the trial will run in two sessions: from 20 July to 21 August 2026, and from 5 October to 6 November 2026.
Meanwhile, two additional suspects, Siyabonga Gezani Ndimande and Malusi Dave Ndimande, are currently fighting their extradition locally.
The last time they were in court in June, they asked for more time from the Supreme Court to file their legal arguments.
“Trial dates officially set for 2026, with pre-trial matters to be resolved by June 19.”
