Police Confirm Why DJ Sumbody Was Allegedly Killed By Businessman Katiso "KT" Molefe
- The investigating officer in the DJ Sumbody murder case revealed, through the prosecutor, the alleged motive behind the murder of Oupa John Sefoka
- This was revealed during court proceedings on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, while Katiso "KT" Molefe formally applied for bail
- Molefe's bail application was postponed to a later date to allow him to file a response to the State's allegations
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Police have finally confirmed the alleged reason why DJ Sumbody was assassinated. The revelation was made when the alleged mastermind behind DJ Sumbody’s murder, Katiso “KT” Molefe, returned to court on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
Molefe, who was arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of DJ Sumbody, appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court for a formal bail application. While opposing Molefe's bail, State prosecutor Khethokwakhe Ngubane revealed the alleged reason why DJ Sumbody was killed.
Police reveal alleged motive behind DJ Sumbody's murder
State prosecutor Khethokwakhe Ngubane confirmed the alleged motive behind DJ Sumbody’s murder while reading the affidavit of the investigating officer. Ngubane said Molefe is allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade and that the assassination of DJ Sumbody was linked to this criminal activity.
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DJ Sumbody’s family previously denied the late producer was involved in any criminal activity, calling such claims a smear campaign.
The investigating officer shared cellphone records showing that the alleged hitmen, former policeman Michael Pule Tau, Tlego Floyd Mabusela, and Musa Kekana, were in constant communication with Molefe. The investigating officer said WhatsApp messages indicate that Katiso Molefe arranged payments for the hits on DJ Sumbody and DJ Vintos.
DJ Sumbody's alleged murder mastermind's bail application postponed
Meanwhile, the bail application was postponed to Friday, 15 August 2025, for the alleged murder mastermind to file his responding affidavit and arguments.
Molefe is facing multiple charges, which include murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
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The State is opposing Molefe’s bail application on the basis that he is allegedly a dangerous person with no regard for human life. State prosecutor Ngubane indicated that the investigating officers are living in fear for their lives and are currently under 24-hour protection.
Ngubane said the national sentiment is that if Ngubane is freed on bail, it would impact the outcome of the murder trial.
“There’s a huge outcry from social media, with many fearing that his release on bail will impact the case,” said Ngubane.
DJ Sumbody alleged murder mastermind linked to another case
Meanwhile, Katiso "KT" Molefe is not only being accused of the murder of DJ Sumbody.
Briefly News reports that Molefe and his three co-accused are also linked to DJ Vintos murder. This resulted in their bail application being postponed, leading to their brief appearance at the Alexandra Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe also revealed that the quartet are allegedly linked to another high-profile murder case apart from the killing of DJ Vintos, born Hector Buthelezi.
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