The tangled web of crime surrounding the murder of popular musician DJ Sumbody has taken another shocking twist. Now, the daughter of one of the accused hitmen has been pulled into a separate, high-profile criminal case.
On Tuesday, the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court was the scene of heightened tension and tight security, as murder accused Tiego Floyd Mabusela and his 23-year-old daughter, Nthabiseng Nzama, appeared in connection with two major criminal investigations. The courtroom was heavily guarded, with a visible police presence and several officers armed with assault rifles and pistols — a clear indication of the seriousness of the charges and the high-profile nature of the cases.
Tiego Floyd Mabusela is one of the suspects arrested in connection with the assassination of DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka. The beloved entertainer was gunned down in a hail of bullets in 2022, sending shockwaves throughout South Africa’s music industry and among his many fans. Mabusela, along with others, has been at the center of the investigation for months.
But this time, attention shifted to his daughter, Nthabiseng Nzama. The 23-year-old has been dragged into an entirely different case — the attempted assassination of prominent businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Authorities allege that Nzama’s bank account was used as a channel to transfer funds that may have been connected to the planned hit on Matlala.
According to preliminary information, investigators believe that money possibly linked to the attempted murder was funnelled through Nzama’s account. This financial transaction allegedly forms part of the evidence that connects her to the conspiracy. While it’s still unclear what her exact role may have been, her sudden appearance in court has raised questions about how deeply tied she may be to the criminal underworld allegedly involving her father.
Legal sources say the investigation is ongoing, and more arrests or revelations could follow. For now, Nzama remains a person of interest, and her case is being closely watched. Prosecutors have not ruled out the possibility of further charges as they continue digging into the financial trails and communication records between all involved parties.
The appearance of both father and daughter in the same courtroom, facing different but equally disturbing allegations, has stunned the public. It paints a grim picture of how some families may be entangled in dangerous criminal enterprises that stretch across multiple incidents — from the shocking murder of a music icon to an attempted hit on a wealthy businessman.
As the cases continue to unfold, South Africans are watching closely, hoping that justice will prevail — and that the truth behind both the DJ Sumbody murder and the Matlala attempted assassination will finally be uncovered.
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