AKA: SA Reacts to Documents Leaked by eSwatini Publication: “There Is Law and Order eSwatini”
- An eSwatini publication leaked documents regarding the murder of Kiernan Jarryd Forbes and the suspects
- The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that AKA’s suspected killers were arrested in Swaziland
- South Africans lauded the media in eSwatini for reporting facts as they leaked court papers linked to the case
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The Megacy held nothing back when they debated leaked court documents regarding Kiernan Jarryd Forbes’ murder case, published by an eSwatini news publication.
Source: Instagram
eSwatini publication shares court papers on murder case
The eSwatini publication called Times of Eswatini leaked documents compiled by Elaine Harrison, who identified themselves as the Director of Public Prosecutions at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court of South Africa.
The papers, which were filed at the Manzini Magistrates Court, state the names of three of the suspects accused of the murder of the late rap icon, AKA.
"In the wake of the arrests of two South African (SA) nationals linked to the murder of SA rapper AKA, our story remains unchanged. The contents of our story are based on an application for provisional arrest filed by the KZN Division of the High Courts," the publication posted.
See the documents here.
SAPS confirms arrests, says AKA was the target
The South African Police Service (SAPS) shared in a press conference that AKA’s suspected killers were arrested in Swaziland. The two suspects were hiding in a house and the others were arrested in the previous months.
Police Minister Bheki Cele, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola conducted a press conference confirming the arrests, saying AKA was followed by a grey Polo from the airport to his hotel room and then to Wish in Florida Road in Durban.
Of the arrested is also the alleged mastermind behind the murder, the shooters as well as the 'watchers'.
Mzansi applauds Times of Eswatini team
South Africans praised the media in eSwatini for their accurate reporting on leaked court documents related to the case.
@Ayola_M shared:
"Alufakwa eSwatini. There is law and order mos."
@Top_Black_Goat asked:
"Drop all files, where are 13 and 14?"
@kubayi99 added:
"In SA we only wish for such journalism. Our journalists get their news from social media platforms."
@Mdu_30 lauded:
"Evidence-based journalism, super stuff."
@niphoshibz exclaimed:
"Best journalism ever!!!!"
@Mata_Andile asked:
"Can Eswatini police also investigate the Senzo Meyiwa matte?."
Killers allegedly paid R800K for AKA's murder
In a previous report from Briefly News, the eSwatini news publication reported that the killers were allegedly paid R800K to carry out the hit on AKA.
During the press conference, the SAPS shared that they were not at liberty to share the amount as it's part of an ongoing investigation.
Source: Briefly News
