Murder-accused businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe declares assets worth millions
Molefe faces charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the killing of musicians Oupa Sefoka knowns as DJ Sumbody and DJ Vinto, whose real name is Hector Buthelezi.
Katiso "KT" Molefe was arrested in July in connection with the crime. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG – Murder-accused Sandton businessman Katiso Molefe has declared assets worth millions, revealing a lavish lifestyle before the Alexandra Magistrates Court, where he is applying for bail.
Molefe faces charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the killing of musicians Oupa Sefoka knowns as DJ Sumbody and DJ Vinto, whose real name is Hector Buthelezi.
Sefoka and Buthelezi were both killed in a hail of bullets in the 2022, in separate incidents which the State believes Mofele orchestrated
He has also been charged with the murders of Sefoka’s bodyguards, who he was travelling with when he was shot in November 2022.
In his bid for bail Molefe’s lawyer Advocate Michael Hellens read his affidavit where he revealed that he is willing to sell some of his assets for bail as he must afford bail in his other murder case.
“In my personal capacity I’m the owner of a Mercedes Benz SL600 worth approximately R400, 000 and through my company I also owned a V Class Mercedes valued at R1.8 million and a Range Rover worth R1.2 million. I actually sold my V Class Mercedes to pay for legal fees and bail.”
INVESTIGATORS ARGUE AGAINST MOLEFE'S BAIL BID
At the same time, investigators have argued against the release of Molefe, saying he is a dangerous criminal with no regard for human life.
Molefe is also on trial for another hit on Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart.
On Wednesday, the police officers leading the investigation into Molefe sat in the Alexandra Magistrates Court surrounded by heavily armed guards.
While Molefe was out on R100,000 bail for another murder case against him, the lead investigating officer in the current matter before court said there is an imminent danger should Molefe be released on bail.
“Witnesses have indicated that they fear for their lives since his release on bail. There is an imminent danger that if Molefe is released on bail once more, witnesses will go in hiding and will refuse to come to court.”
Police also believe that if Molefe is granted bail, there is a likelihood that he will destroy evidence as one of the AK47 rifles used in the shooting of DJ Sumbody remains missing.
Molefe’s bail application was postponed to next Friday, and he will remain behind bars.