The Johannesburg High Court has postponed the case against alleged crime kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe, 61, to next month to allow for the disclosure of the docket and pre-trial proceedings.
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The case against alleged crime kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe, 61, has been postponed by the Johannesburg High Court, to next month to allow for the disclosure of the contents of the docket and for pre-trial proceedings.
The case has been postponed to March 12, 2026.
Molefe made his first appearance in the High Court alongside his co-accused, Michael Pule Tau, 55, Tiego Floyd Mabisela, 45, and Musa Kekana, who face 35 charges.
The charges include murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and other serious offences.
NPA Gauteng spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole among the charges, the State alleges that Molefe orchestrated the murder together with his co-accused.
The charges relate to the killing of Oupa Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, who was murdered in November 20, 2022 in Woodmead.
“According to the State, forensic evidence allegedly links the high-calibre rifles used in DJ Sumbody’s murder to several other high-profile killings, including those of Hector Buthelezi (DJ Vintos), Don Tindleni and Armand Swart, as well as other incidents connected to a broader organised crime network.”
Mohlatlole said accused one, two and three remain in custody, while Molefe is out on bail until the next court appearance.
“The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) reiterates its unwavering commitment to a thorough prosecution and to ensuring that justice is served,” Mohlatlole said.
The matter was previously postponed by the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court in December last year to February 5, 2026.
At the time, Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said authorisation had been granted to centralise the Vereeniging docket.
Due to the seriousness of the offences, the case was transferred to the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, for its first appearance.
“The NPA remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring accountability by diligently pursuing all individuals implicated in serious and organised crime, guided at all times by the evidence and the interests of justice,” Mjonondwane said previously.
In October last year, Molefe was granted bail of R400,000 by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg, following the dismissal of an earlier bail application by the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court.
The State argued that Molefe had the influence and resources to evade justice or interfere with witnesses.
However, the court found that he had demonstrated, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of exceptional circumstances warranting his release on bail in the interests of justice.
Proceedings against alleged crime kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe, 61, were postponed by the Johannesburg High Court until next month pending docket disclosure and pre-trial processes.
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Molefe is accused of orchestrating a series of contract killings with his co-accused, including the murder of DJ Sumbody.
The charges are linked to an alleged organised crime network targeting DJs.
Mjonondwane said further evidence allegedly connects the same high-calibre rifles used in DJ Sumbody’s murder to other killings, including those of DJ Vintos, Hector Buthelezi and Armand Swart.
“The NPA respects the court’s decision to grant Molefe bail but maintains that the charges against him are serious and linked to organised crime. The State remains committed to ensuring justice is served through a fair trial,” she said at the time.
Crime Intelligence Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo previously told the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry into corruption and criminal infiltration in the justice system that Molefe and murder accused businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala allegedly head the so-called “Big Five” cartel.
The syndicate is alleged to operate several criminal networks involved in drug trafficking, vehicle hijackings, tender fraud and extortion.
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