Dj Sumbody and bodyguard murder suspects remain in police custody

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Four men aged between 45 and 60 years who were arrested for the alleged murder of businessman and popular Oupa John Sefoka also known DJ Sumbody are set to remain in police custody following the postponement of their case by Alexander Magistrates Court earlier today.

The said four men which includes an alleged mastermind are facing three counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

DJ Sumbody and his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza died under a hail of bullets on November 20, 2022.

They were gunned down in Woodmead, Johannesburg in a suspected targeted hit.

Nearly three years later, the SAPS political killings task team working closely with Gauteng organised crime detectives arrested the four men.

According to national police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe, the Gauteng organised crime detectives worked on the case and later roped in the SAPS political killings task team to assist.

Police spokesperson Athelenda Mathe said that the arrests were all effected in Gauteng on Monday afternoon and three of the suspects are believed to be hitmen and one is believed to have ordered the hit on the DJ.

She also added that the weapon allegedly used in the commission of the crime was seized and has since been linked to other murders.

SAPS national commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola said the arrests were a significant breakthrough that will hopefully provide closure to families involved.

“Well done to the teams that have been piecing together evidence since November 2022. This is a culmination of hard work and dedication to justice. This is one of those complex cases that our teams needed to take their time in ensuring a thorough investigation so that we could ultimately bring a strong case before court”, said Masemola.

The matter will continue next week Tuesday.