AKA’s mother pours her heart out to prosecutors: ‘Thank you’

The case against the two suspects linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes has been postponed to January, next year after lawyers for the accused requested more details from the state. 

Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, implicated in the case, made their second court appearance on Tuesday at the Durban Magistrates court since they were extradited from Eswatini last week.

The mother of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes has poured her heart out to prosecutors who are working on her son and celebrity Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane’s murder case.

Lynn Forbes attended court proceedings for the first time on Tuesday since arrests were made in the matter.

Lynn has praised senior prosecutor Advocate Lawrence Gcaba and his team for their dedication in the case.

“I really appreciate [it]. I can only imagine all the hours that must go into all of this and I don’t envy any of you, but thank you, very much appreciated. Thank you.”

CASE POSTPONED

The accused brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande appeared in court looking rather calm as they could be seen laughing from time to time.

Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa who is now representing the pair has requested the State to provide all documentation regarding the extradition of his clients.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)'s spokesperson, Natasha Ramkisson Kara explained.

“The two accused made their second appearance in the Durban magistrates court today [Tuesday] following their successful extradition to South Africa two weeks ago. They face several charges including murder, attempted, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition as well as money laundering related charges.

“The case was postponed 9 January 2026 for the defence to make a formal request to the state regarding certain information.”

The murder trial, which includes five other accused, is set down for June next year.