Court Delays AKA, Tibz Murder Case to January as Extradited Brothers Remain in Custody

Overview

• The Durban Magistrate’s Court postponed the Ndimande brothers’ case to 9 January 2026 to allow formal information requests and responses tied to their extradition.
• Magistrate Irfaan Khallil fixed no bail, ordering that Malusi Dave and Siyabonga Gizani Ndimande stay in custody.
• Defence advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa said his clients require extradition documentation to provide proper instructions and will submit a request to the NPA.
• The brothers were arrested in Eswatini in 2024, abandoned efforts to remain there in October, and were charged upon arriving at King Shaka International Airport earlier this month.
• They also face separate 2022 Amanzimtoti murder and attempted-murder charges, and are reported to be set to join five co-accused at the Durban High Court in July next year.