Businessman Katiso “TK” Molefe, one of the men accused of orchestrating the murder of popular musician DJ Sumbody, has been granted bail by the Johannesburg High Court. This follows the court’s decision to overturn an earlier ruling by the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court, which had denied his bail application.
On Friday, 10 October 2025, Judge 
Wanless ordered Molefe’s release on R400 000 bail, stating that the prosecution had failed to present sufficient evidence to justify his continued detention. The judge said the opposition to bail was largely based on circumstantial evidence rather than concrete proof directly linking Molefe to the crimes.
Molefe faces four counts of murder, four counts of conspiracy to commit murder, possession of illegal firearms and ammunition, and intimidation. These charges stem from several violent incidents across Gauteng and the Vaal region, including the high-profile assassination of DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka, in 2022.
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According to the police investigation, DJ Sumbody and his bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza, were gunned down in a hail of bullets in Woodmead, north of Johannesburg. The suspects allegedly ambushed the musician’s vehicle in the early hours of the morning, fatally shooting all three occupants. The motive for the attack remains unclear, but investigators have previously suggested it could have been linked to business disputes in the nightlife and entertainment industry.
Molefe has also been implicated in other murder cases, including the killings of DJ Vintos (real name Hector Buthelezi) in Orlando East, Soweto, and engineer Armand Swart in Vereeniging, Vaal. Authorities claim that he may have been part of a criminal network involved in orchestrating targeted killings in Johannesburg and surrounding areas.
The High Court’s decision to grant bail has drawn mixed reactions from the public and the entertainment community. Many South Africans have expressed disappointment, saying it could undermine trust in the justice system, particularly in cases involving prominent figures. Others argue that the ruling upholds the legal principle that an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Judge Wanless emphasised that bail did not equate to acquittal and that the decision merely ensured Molefe’s right to prepare his defence outside of custody. The court also imposed strict bail conditions, including restrictions on travel and communication with potential witnesses.
Legal experts say the case highlights the challenges of balancing public outrage with constitutional rights in high-profile murder investigations. The trial is expected to draw significant national attention once proceedings begin, as prosecutors seek to establish Molefe’s alleged role in a string of deadly attacks that shocked the entertainment industry.
For now, Molefe remains a free man—awaiting trial for one of South Africa’s most notorious celebrity murder cases, while DJ Sumbody’s family and fans continue to seek justice for the slain artist.
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