The murder weapons used in the assassination of popular musician Oupa John Sefoka, famously known as DJ Sumbody, have been linked to at least ten other high-profile crimes, including both murder and attempted murder cases. This startling revelation came to light on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg.
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that the firearms recovered after the murder of engineer Armand Swart in April 2024—one AK-47 and three pistols—had been in police custody and sent for ballistic testing. The results linked them not only to Swart’s killing but also to the 2022 slaying of DJ Sumbody and his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza.
DJ Sumbody and his team were ambushed in a hail of bullets in Woodmead, Johannesburg, in what police believe was a planned execution. The incident shocked the entertainment industry and the nation.
On Monday, police arrested Sandton businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, believed to be the mastermind behind the murder. Molefe appeared in court on Tuesday, alongside his co-accused and alleged hitmen—Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and Musa Kekana. The quartet faces three counts of murder and charges related to the unlawful possession of firearms.
The prosecution requested a postponement in Molefe’s bail application, citing new information that needs further investigation. The court granted the postponement and ordered Molefe be remanded at Kgoši Mampuru Correctional Centre in Tshwane until the case resumes on July 29.
Molefe is no stranger to criminal allegations. He was previously out on bail for his suspected involvement in Swart’s murder. The engineer was reportedly killed after raising concerns about irregularities in a Transnet tender.
In a shocking twist, the same group of hitmen—Tau, Mabusela, and Kekana—are also implicated in the attempted murder of Tebogo Thobejane, allegedly orchestrated by Vusi “Cat” Matlala. This connection deepens suspicions that the group may be involved in a larger criminal network.
Mathe stated, “The firearms used in the Swart case have now been positively linked to DJ Sumbody’s murder. It’s the same suspects and the same weapons. These guns are tied to at least ten serious cases.”
In a related development, Nthabiseng Nzama, the 23-year-old daughter of one of the alleged hitmen, appeared in court on charges of money laundering. She was granted bail of R10,000 and is expected to join the main accused when the matter returns to court on August 26.
Chad Thomas of IRS Forensic Investigations, representing DJ Sumbody’s family, expressed relief at the recent developments. “The family is grateful the police have been in contact and are making progress. It has been nearly three years of trauma and waiting,” he said.
Thomas also praised the police unit involved, saying, “We are encouraged by the dedication of the officers working on these high-stakes cases.”
The investigation continues to unfold, as the nation watches closely for justice in one of the most high-profile celebrity killings in South Africa.
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