Further arrests linked to AKA’s murder expected: Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says further arrests are expected in the investigation into the murder of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes in Durban. Mkhwanazi was briefing the media in Durban.

Forbes and his friend, Tebello Motsoane, were gunned down outside a restaurant in February last year.

The Durban Magistrate’s Court has heard in the bail application of five men, that R800 000 was paid to one of the alleged key figures in the killings. However, it did not emerge what the motive for the shooting was nor if someone other than the accused had ordered it.

Mkhwanazi says a picture is unfolding thanks to the ongoing investigations.

“And it is very interesting what we are beginning to see. We are working closely with the NPA to ensure that all leads are followed. More arrests are expected, and no stone will be left unturned, and no one will be spared if they are found to have been involved in the two murders that shone the spotlight on our province.”

Festive season

Mkhwanazi has warned of a zero-tolerance attitude towards people who break the law. He has called on people to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy, fitted with number plates and that owners of firearms carry their licenses with them.

The province is one of the most popular local tourist destinations over the festive period.

“There’s no room for lawlessness in this province. And those with legal firearms must always be in possession of their valid licenses or permits. Drinking and driving is a crime and is punishable by law. Our police officers will not have time to negotiate at any roadblock or any vehicle checkpoint. But they will be there to enforce the law.”

Crime hotspots 

Meanwhile, Mkhwanazi says crime intelligence is contributing to a reduction in the number of contact crimes in hot spots like Inanda and Umlazi.

“ The intelligence members who have been helping us a lot, it’s a pity because crime intelligence is always spoken badly about it. But they have to operate in the shadow, unfortunately. So, they’ve been able to infiltrate quite a lot of groupings those areas in as far as contact crime is concerned. That’s why you see the good results that we are getting as far as contact crimes are concerned in those areas. In two stations the murder rate has dropped and attempted murder as well. So by and large we are winning the war on that front.”

#KwaZuluNatal #police chief, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, says interventions in #crime hot spots like Inanda, Umlazi is helping to bring number of crimes down. This despite fact that these areas remain national murder, rape capitals according to latest crime stats #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/1myX8Xa2rQ

— Dries Liebenberg (@DriesLiebenberg) November 26, 2024