[LISTEN] AKA and Tibz murder trial continues with alleged murder weapon at the centre of proceedings

 

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The trial of seven men linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane will resume in the Durban High Court today. The trial started last week with the accused pleading not guilty to the all charges leveled against them. The State called three witnesses so far including a police officer who arrested accused number three, Siyanda Eddie Myeza, for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Umlazi in 2022. The firearm is alleged to be one of two weapons used in the killings. Meanwhile, State Prosecutor Elvis Gweka has asked the court to allow two witnesses to testify via CCTV, saying they are overwhelmed by the prospect of giving evidence in open court. SABC reporter, Celumusa Zulu has more...