Accused mastermind Katiso Molefe appears in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court amid claims linking him to the murders of DJs and drug-related killings across Gauteng.Image: Simon Majadibodu/IOL
It started with a hail of bullets on a chilly November morning in 2022. Now it’s threatening to shake South Africa’s justice system, one death threat at a time. And at the center of it all? A controversial businessman accused of orchestrating what some are calling a multi-city killing spree—all tied to the drug underworld.
The murder case of amapiano icon DJ Sumbody (Oupa John Sefoka) has taken a dark and dangerous turn. This week, shocking court testimony revealed that the investigating officers are under 24-hour protection due to credible death threats. Inside the Alexandra Magistrates Court, the State made a chilling declaration: the man at the center of it all, Katiso "KT" Molefe, is not just a suspect — he’s a public menace allegedly tied to South Africa’s growing underground narcotics network.
According to prosecutors, Molefe masterminded the murder of DJ Sumbody, who was shot alongside his bodyguards in Woodmead, Johannesburg. The evidence? Ballistics, WhatsApp messages, and an alleged web of payments to hired killers. But this isn’t just about one DJ. New revelations link Molefe and his co-accused to at least four other murders, including that of DJ Vintos, Armand Swart, and Don Tindleni — all killed with the same AK-47 used in Sumbody’s assassination.
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The Murder Web Spreads
Prosecutors say Molefe used his business empire as a front for organized crime, coordinating hits through encrypted messaging apps. Cellphone records reportedly show direct communication between Molefe and two of the alleged hitmen — Michael Pule Tau and Floyd Mabusela — just hours after DJ Sumbody's murder. The messages, now central to the case, include alleged payment discussions for carrying out the triple homicide.
The AK-47 rifle used to kill DJ Sumbody? It’s the same gun used in multiple other hits, police say:
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DJ Vintos (Hector Buthelezi) – shot outside a club in Orlando East, March 2022
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Armand Swart – murdered in April 2024 in what authorities believe was mistaken identity
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Don Tindleni – assassinated on the N1 highway near N17, March 2023
Each of these killings, according to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, carries the fingerprints of the same suspects — allegedly under Molefe’s command.
Not Just a Murder Suspect — A Drug Kingpin?
Molefe’s bail hearing this week exposed a disturbing undercurrent: the alleged link between the DJ’s murder and drug trafficking. State Prosecutor Khethokwakhe Ngubane told the court that Molefe had prior drug convictions in the UK, where he operated under an alias before being deported and banned. Investigators believe DJ Sumbody’s murder may have stemmed from a dispute in a narcotics deal gone wrong.
The state's case rests on an affidavit from the investigating officer, revealing the following:
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Encrypted chats showing Molefe arranging the hit
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Use of unlicensed firearms and ammunition
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Ongoing threats to witnesses and police
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Public outrage and fear of Molefe’s release
The magistrate was also informed of a widely circulated social media video warning that Molefe’s release on bail could "jeopardize justice."
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Who Is KT Molefe?
Once a high school teacher, Molefe now claims to run several businesses, reporting a monthly income of R200,000, and owning:
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A R17 million mansion in Sandhurst
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A R3 million estate in Winchester
He says he sold multiple luxury vehicles to fund his legal costs. Despite admitting to a 20-year-old drug trafficking conviction in the UK, Molefe insists he’s no flight risk. His lawyer, Michael Hellens SC, argued that Molefe had previously received bail in the Armand Swart case, and should now receive the same treatment.
Molefe, who was arrested by the political killings task team, claims that police arrived in a Nyala, broke his gate, and unlawfully damaged his property during the arrest. He also mentioned being estranged from his wife since 2020 and being in an unstable new relationship.
A Country on Edge
This isn’t just another celebrity murder. This is a test of South Africa’s criminal justice system — and its ability to protect its own law enforcers. Multiple officers on the DJ Sumbody case are now receiving 24/7 security protection. The message is clear: this case is dangerous.
The bail application has been postponed to August 15, giving both sides time to submit final arguments.
Will Molefe Walk Free Again?
For now, South Africans are watching closely. With public opinion mounting and social media outrage growing, many are questioning whether the justice system will finally draw a hard line — or let another alleged kingpin slip through the cracks.
One thing is certain: this case is far from over, and the next court date may shape the future of organized crime trials in South Africa.
🔘 What do YOU think? Should Molefe get bail?
📌 Vote and comment below.
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Yes, he deserves bail until proven guilty
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No, he’s too dangerous to release
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I don’t trust the justice system anymore
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Bail or not — nothing will bring DJ Sumbody back
~BILLY JAYDEN LOUIS
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