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DJ Sumbody Murder Accused KT Molefe Appeals Bail Denial in Johannesburg High Court

Prosecutors oppose release, citing serious charges, flight risk, alleged cartel ties.

Overview

  • The bail appeal is scheduled for 2pm before Judge Brad Wanless, the NPA confirmed.
  • Magistrate Renier Boshoff denied bail on August 20, citing a strong case, Molefe’s influence, and the risk of absconding.
  • SAPS crime intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo told the Madlanga Commission that Molefe is part of a 'Big Five' criminal syndicate with Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
  • Police say an AK-47 and pistols seized after the Armand Swart killing were forensically linked to multiple murders, including those of DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and Don Tindleni.
  • Molefe remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru II after a July arrest, previously having R100,000 bail in the separate Swart case.