(The Post News)- The Ndimande brothers were extradited from Eswatini to South Africa on Tuesday. They will stand trial for the murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has confirmed that the police deployed extensive resources. This was done to ensure their safe transfer and arrival in Durban.
Arrival of the Brothers
On 11 November 2025, brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande landed at King Shaka International Airport under heavy police guard.
Their extradition followed a year-long legal battle in Eswatini, where they initially opposed South Africa’s request before withdrawing their appeal. The brothers were processed by a high-risk SAPS team and charged with murder and attempted murder. They are expected to face trial in Durban, with their first court appearance already scheduled.
Commissioner Mkhwanazi revealed that significant manpower and logistical planning were required for the extradition.
“It has brought us to this court room. We know that we have been trying our best to secure the arrests. Now that they are here we can see the next phase of the administration of justice. The administration process to move the pair was handled by the NPA and not us,” Timeslive reported.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) played a central role in securing the extradition. Working closely with SAPS and Eswatini’s government, the NPA submitted detailed legal arguments to justify the transfer.
After months of delays, Eswatini’s courts finally issued a surrender order, allowing the brothers to be brought back to South Africa
Specialised units worked with Eswatini authorities, secured routes, and ensured the suspects were handed over safely.
The Murder of AKA and Tibz
The case stems from the February 2023 killings of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. AKA and Tibz were shot outside a Durban restaurant on Florida Road in what police called a planned hit.
The murders shocked South Africa, sparking nationwide mourning and calls for justice. Fans erected shrines at the crime scene, while tributes poured in from across the music and culinary industries. Investigators later linked the Ndimande brothers to the crime, alleging that one of them pulled the trigger.
The brothers are also implicated in other violent crimes, including cases involving a taxi boss. They will also stand trial with five co-accused in court. It’s understood that the brothers skipped the country shortly after the double murder in February 2023.
In total, they face over 24 charges, ranging from murder to attempted murder.
Mkhwanazi also hinted that more arrests could follow, as investigations into the wider network behind the killings remain ongoing.
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