AKA murder trial: Bank transactions spotlighted

Share current article via FacebookShare current article via PinterestShare current article via WhatsAppShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedInCelebsAKA murder trial: Bank transactions spotlightedBy: Jabulani Langa • 49m agoAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsListen to this article-00:00lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandAccused number one Lindokuhle Mkhwanazi, accused number two Lindani Ndimande and accused number four Mziwethemba Gwabeni appeared at the Durban High Court on Tuesday, 3 November. (Jabulani Langa) Suspicious R803 455 deposit into accused’s account day after killingBANK transactions made by the seven accused a day after the murder of Mzansi rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane took centre stage in the Durban High Court this week.

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On Tuesday, 3 November, the state called bank witnesses to testify on suspicious transactions that happened on 11 February 2023 – one day after AKA and Tibz were gunned down outside the Wish on Florida restaurant in Durban, KZN.

State witness from First National Bank (FNB), Ashley Wilson, who testified via camera, told the court accused number four Mziwethemba Gwabeni’s virtual bank card was used to pay R28 at King Shaka International Airport at 2.54pm on the day AKA was murdered.

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Gwabeni is accused of tailing AKA on foot and in a BMW from the airport to the hotel in Umhlanga on the day he was killed.

According to Wilson, a whopping R803 455.00 was deposited into Gwabeni’s account by Bright Circle (PTY) LTD on 11 February at about 2pm – the day after the murders.

Within hours, between 6pm and 8pm, Gwabeni paid other accused using references like “dividends” or “Gwabs mining”.

Wilson also revealed that Gwabeni’s card was used to pay R300 at Caltex Nela Kahle service station in Umlazi at 11.25pm.

The court heard that many of the accused use Capitec Bank for their banking.

Capitec Bank forensic investigator Ashley Soomaroo, who was granted permission by the court not to show his face, confirmed the accused’s bank accounts and traced the transactions.

The seven men standing trial are: Lindokuhle Mkhwanazi (32), Lindani Ndimande (37), Siyanda Myeza (23), Mziwethemba Gwabeni (38), Lindokuhle Ndimande (31), Siyabonga Ndimande (31), and Malusi Ndimande (30).

The trial continues on Thursday, 5 November.

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