The murder case against South African businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe and his three co-accused has been postponed to 3 December 2025 as the State moves to consolidate several related criminal dockets under one jurisdiction.
According to IOL, Molefe and his co-accused made a brief appearance before the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where prosecutors confirmed they were awaiting a decision on centralising the cases in the Johannesburg High Court.
Molefe, 61, was arrested in July by the SAPS Political Killings Task Team in connection with the 2022 murders of popular musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka and his associate Hector “DJ Vintos” Buthelezi in Woodmead, Johannesburg.
Three of his co-accused remain in custody, while Molefe was granted R400,000 bail by the Johannesburg High Court last month after successfully appealing an earlier denial by the magistrate’s court.
Prosecution spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the State intends to merge all of Molefe’s outstanding cases, including separate matters from Vereeniging and Pretoria, to streamline the investigation and avoid duplication of witnesses and evidence.
“We are awaiting the finalisation of the centralisation application, but amongst the dockets that we wish to centralise is that of the Armand Swart case, which falls under the Vereeniging jurisdiction, as well as the Thindleni incident from Pretoria,” Mjonondwane said.
“The DJ Vintos matter is already in the correct jurisdiction.”
The State’s consolidation effort comes as police link Molefe to several serious crimes, including conspiracy to commit murder, possession of unlicensed firearms, and alleged involvement in a broader criminal network.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe previously confirmed that three firearms seized during the investigation, an AK-47 and two pistols, were forensically linked to 18 cases, including the murders of Sefoka, Buthelezi, and others across Gauteng.
Molefe has denied all allegations, with his defence counsel, Advocate Michael Hellens SC, arguing that the case against him relies on circumstantial evidence and unsubstantiated claims.
Crime Intelligence sources previously told the Madlanga Commission that Molefe, alongside businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, is believed to be part of a powerful syndicate dubbed the “Big Five” cartel, allegedly involved in organised crime networks spanning drug trafficking, extortion, and tender fraud.
Molefe remains out on bail under strict conditions, including reporting to the Morningside Police Station three times a week and surrendering his passport.
The case will resume in December once the National Prosecuting Authority finalises its centralisation application.
