Police probing 10 high-profile cases in connection with AK-47 linked to Katiso Molefe

JOHANNESBURG - With an AK-47 rifle being used to connect controversial businessman Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe to several crimes, the police said they are investigating ten high-profile cases linked to the weapon.

On Tuesday, Molefe was charged with the murder of another musician, Hector Buthelezi, known as DJ Vintos.

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This is in addition to the murder of Oupa Sefoka, known as DJ Sombody, and Armand Swart, a Vereeniging engineer who was killed in a mistaken identity hit.

His accused, who are the alleged hitmen, have also been charged with the murder of a man identified as Don Tindleni.

Molefe’s charge sheet is getting longer as he was slammed with a third murder case, which is also a hit, for the 2022 killing of Buthelezi.

Buthelezi was shot outside a nightclub in Orlando East, Soweto, with the suspects firing shots while driving by.

Police said his murder has been linked to that of DJ Somebody and Swart, who was mistakenly shot during a hit with an AK-47 rifle and two pistols.

Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said more links could be made.

“I had indicated that we are investigating 10 high-profile cases where these firearms are being linked to, so now we are at number 4.”

Meanwhile, Molefe’s bid for bail will continue in the Alexandra Magistrates Court next week.