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SA police recover firearm used in murder of rapper, AKA

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1 year ago

September 7, 2023

South African police have confirmed the discovery of the firearm used in the murder of rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, along with his friend, Tebello ‘Tibs’ Motsane, who were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban on February 10.

The KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who confirmed the discovery of the gun, said the police were positive that the fatal shots were fired from the gun.

Mkhwanazi, who spoke during an inter-ministerial briefing on unsolved murders in the province, confirmed that the police “indeed identified a firearm that was used to kill the two men outside a restaurant in Morningside’s Florida Road.”

“We have identified at least one firearm that has been used and positively identified to have shot and killed Mr Forbes on that evening,” the police boss said.

“We have also identified at least a couple of vehicles that were used. Some of the vehicles were used as getaway, some of the vehicles that might have been used by people after the fact that we suspect that are the suspects in this incident,” he added.

He told the ministers that though the police had made progress in the investigation, none had so far been charged with the two murders that were captured on CCTV.

AKA and Tibs were exiting the Wish Restaurant on their way to a performance at a nearby nightclub when a gunman approached them and openned fire, killing the rapper instantly while Tibs later died in a hospital.

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South African tavern owner kills seven, self in deadly mass shooting

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2 days ago

October 13, 2024

Isaac Dachen

A South African tavern owner has reportedly killed seven people, including a three-year-old child, in a mass shooting in Gauteng Province, before turning the gun on himself.

The provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Brenda Muridili, who confirmed the incident, said it happened during the early hours of Sunday, October 13, in the Mokokotlong informal settlement and is being investigated by police in Orange Farms.

Muridili said the incident was stoked after one of the victims went to the local tavern to buy alcohol but he found that it was already closed.

“He (the victim) had an altercation with the tavern owner and went back home. It is alleged that the tavern owner followed him home where the family members were still celebrating after lobola negotiations. The tavern owner entered the house and opened fire on the family members.

“He shot and killed seven people including a three-year-old boy (five family members, a neighbour, and a friend).

“Four people survived the shooting, two of them, a 31-year-old and a one-year-old boy were taken to hospital with injuries while a 24-year-old woman and a four-year-old did not have injuries,” Muridili said.

Muridili said the tavern owner then drove back to his home in Evaton where he then turned the gun on himself and shot himself.

‘He was rushed to the hospital but died on arrival. The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit has registered seven counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and an inquest,” Muridili said.

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South African star Tyla grabs four MTV EMA nominations

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3 days ago

October 12, 2024

Isaac Dachen

2024 is definitely a good year for South African “Ampiano” star, Tyla, as she continues to shine on the global stage after receiving four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

Tyla, who already boasts of an incredible catalogue full of awards, has scooped a Grammy, a Billboard R&B Award, and an MTV Video Music Award (VMA).

She has also received five nominations for the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and has more opportunities of scooping more awards with her latest nominations.

Tyla’s EMA nominations include Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best R&B Artist and Best African Act, making it her first-ever nomination for the EMAs.

Tyla who spoke on the new nominations, explained she was beyond grateful for the nominations and said it was “a dream come true to be recognised among such incredible artists.”

According to the South African, the “Water’ star has paved the way for African artists on the global stage, proven to be an inspiration for musicians across the continent, and been a key figure among African artists on the global stage.

“Tyla’s recognition in the Best Afrobeats category, in particular, is significant. It reflects the growing popularity of the genre globally, with artists like Burna Boy and Rema also nominated,” the entertainment platform wrote.

The EMAs will take place in Manchester on 10 November and fans can place their votes up until 6 November with Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, also nominated as “Best New Artist.”