AK-47 used in DJ Sumbody's murder linked to 3 more killings, including DJ Vintos
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the AK-47 used in the killing of popular musician DJ Sumbody has now been linked to three additional murders, including that of Soweto-based Hector “DJ Vintos” Buthelezi.
Businessman Katiso Molefe, former police officer Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and Musa Kekana appeared in the Alexander Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning.
Three of the four men accused in the assassination of DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka, now also face an additional charge related to the murder of Don Tindleni.
All four are charged with DJ Vintos’ murder.
DJ Vintos was gunned down in March 2022 outside a nightclub in Orlando East, Soweto.
Speaking outside the court, national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the suspects were traveling in a BMW X3 at the time of the shooting.
“In relation to the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, the SAPS Political Killings Task Team, working closely with the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, has brought two additional cases against the four accused who were previously arrested in connection with the Aman Sefoka (DJ Sumbody) case and the killings of his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Khumalo and Sandile Lemeza,” said Mathe.
She said the firearm used, a single AK-47, has now been forensically linked to four murders.
The murders included that of DJ Sumbody and his two bodyguards in November 2022, DJ Vintos in March 2022, Don Tindleni, killed in a BMW 5 Series on the N1 freeway in March 2023, and the Aman Sefoka case, as part of broader investigations
“What is significant is that one AK-47 has been definitively connected to all four murder scenes,” Mathe said.
“Beyond ballistic links, there is also overwhelming additional evidence that has been pieced together by our investigators.”
She added that the weapons seized in these investigations are under analysis for potential connections to as many as 10 high-profile cases.
“We are now sitting at number four, with ballistics confirming positive matches. We anticipate further arrests as the investigations continue,” she said.
Molefe is expected back in court on August 6 for a formal bail application.
The three co-accused indicated they would not be seeking bail.
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