Alleged Kingpin KT Molefe Case Moves to High Court

NTOMBI NKOSI|December 3, 2025

Katiso “KT” Molefe and his co-accused face 35 charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Photo: X

The case against alleged organised crime figure Katiso “KT” Molefe has been transferred to the High Court in Johannesburg as police arrested two armed bodyguards outside the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where Molefe briefly appeared.

Molefe, 61, and his co-accused – Michael Pule Tau (55), Tiego Floyd Mabisela (45) and Musa Kekana – face 35 charges including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and other serious offences. The matter was postponed to 05 February 2026 after authorisation was granted to centralise the Vereeniging docket.

The State alleges that Molefe orchestrated the murder of musician and businessman Oupa Sefoka, better known as DJ Sumbody, who was gunned down on 20 November 2022 in Woodmead, Johannesburg. Forensic evidence presented by investigators links the high-calibre rifles used in Sefoka’s killing to several other murders, including those of entertainer Hector Buthelezi, known as DJ Vintos, businessman Don Tindleni and Armand Swart.

NPA regional spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane on Wednesday said the transfer of the matter to the High Court reflects its seriousness. “The NPA remains committed to ensuring accountability in cases of serious and organised crime. We will continue to pursue all individuals implicated, guided by the evidence and the interests of justice,” she said.

Molefe has appeared in multiple courts this year. He was granted R400 000 bail two months ago, where he was also described as an alleged kingpin.

Two men, believed to be Katiso “KT” Molefe’s bodyguards, were arrested outside an Alexandra court for carrying illegal semi-automatic rifles and ammunition. Photo: JCPS

Earlier on Wednesday, police arrested two men aged 24 and 36 outside the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court after they were found carrying two semi-automatic AKM rifles and ammunition without valid permits. The men were believed to be acting as bodyguards for Molefe. Police also seized the vehicle transporting them after finding that its licence disc did not match its registration plates.

SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the arrests, saying: “The firearms recovered are prohibited weapons. The suspects failed to produce valid permits, and the discrepancies found on the vehicle led to its immediate seizure. No one will be allowed to undermine security at court precincts.”

The High Court is expected to hear the matter when it resumes in February.