DJ Sumbody: Drama During Bail Hearing for Alleged Mastermind Katiso “KT” Molefe

• The bail hearing for the businessman linked to DJ Sumbody continued at the Alexandra Magistrates' Court
• Katiso 'KT' Molefe wrote an affidavit denying involvement in the murder, and accused the state of building a case against him based on a vague WhatsApp text message
• The bail hearing outcome will be heard on 20 August 2025 for Katiso, while the other accused abandoned their bail applications

The murder investigations of former South African DJ and businessman DJ Sumbody led to the arrest of four men.

Oupa John Sefoka, known as DJ Sumbody, was shot dead in Woodmead, Johannesburg, on 20 November 2022. There have been several arrests made in the musician's murder.

The bail hearing of the alleged mastermind continued on Thursday, 14 August 2025, at the Alexandra Magistrate's court.

Businessman denies murdering DJ Sumbody

The businessman Katiso Molefe is accused of being the mastermind in DJ Sumbody's murder.

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However, during his court appearance, he denied any involvement in the murder, arguing that he was nowhere near the crime scene. Daily Sun reports that through his affidavit, Molefe accused the state of building a case against him through a mere WhatsApp text, which vaguely stated, "do not involve me at all!"

He also admitted to being friends with accused number one, who did not apply for bail, saying they became friends through mutual friends and shared interests.

However, the state hit back, saying they have evidence that placed all of the accused men near the crime scenes and noted how accused number one made several calls to accused number four after the murders took place.

Molefe's bail outcome will be heard on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

DJ Sumbody's family denied the drug involvement allegations, claiming that they are part of a smear campaign.

“We found out over the weekend that the fightback is beginning. These syndicates are very connected. We’ve noticed that there have been speculative reports. There have been demeaning reports trying to indicate that DJ Sumbody may be connected with some or other underworld activity, and of course, we dismiss it,” Chad Thomas, the Sefoka family spokesperson said.

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What you need to know about DJ Sumbody's murder investigations

• Things in DJ Sumbody's murder started to unravel after SAPS Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a media briefing, alerting the nation that firearms linked to DJ Sumbody's murder had been seized
• The South African Police Services (SAPS) also linked the suspects to the murder of DJ Vintos
• During a raid at Molefe's home, former Gauteng MEC Kenny Kunene was found there, igniting a storm of reactions from netizens, ultimately leading to his resignation
• Sunday World reported that DJ Sumbody might be linked to a drug cargo that went missing from police custody in Durban

DJ Sumbody allegedly followed in 2021 before murder

In a previous report from Briefly News, DJ Sumbody was reportedly followed by a white VW Passat in 2021 before he was gunned down in 2022.

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According to reports, he survived his first assassination attempt after performing at the Biblos Cafe in Katlehong, East Rand, Gauteng, in June 2021. Afterwards, he beefed up his security detail and started performing via back doors without telling anybody.

Source: Briefly News