Media Statement

Minister Kubayi welcomes progress in extradition of suspects in the murder of AKA and Tebello Motsoane

30 October 2025

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, welcomes the confirmation that Siyabonga Gezani Ndimande and Malusi Dave Ndimande, who are accused of murdering the late South African musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello Motsoane, have withdrawn their appeal against extradition from the Kingdom of Eswatini to the Republic of South Africa.

The Minister received an update today, Thursday, 30 October 2025, from the National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), confirming receipt of a Notice of Abandonment from the Kingdom of Eswatini authorities, signalling the withdrawal of the suspects’ appeal.

The Minister is of the view that their withdrawal brings the process of extraditing them to South Africa closer to being finalised.

At this stage, the Kingdom of Eswatini authorities will handle the remaining procedural matters and will communicate further developments to the South African authorities in due course.

Minister Kubayi expresses her appreciation to the South African law enforcement and justice officials who have been working closely with their counterparts in the Kingdom of Eswatini to advance this case to its current stage.

The Minister looks forward to the successful extradition of the two suspects to South Africa so that they can face justice and the families of the victims can find closure.

Media enquiries: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development – 082 338 6707

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA