Wish CCTV Footage Shows Accused Seemingly Tracking AKA Inside Restaurant Moments Before Shooting

Wish CCTV Footage Shows Accused Seemingly Tracking AKA Inside Restaurant Moments Before Shooting

  • Fresh CCTV footage from inside Wish restaurant on Florida Road was presented in the Durban High Court
  • A police witness identified one of the accused as the man seen moving in and out of the restaurant while using his phone on the night of the shooting
  • All seven accused have pleaded not guilty to a combined 19 charges, including two counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder
New evidence was presented in AKA and Tibz' murder trial
More CCTV footage was presented in AKA and Tibz' murder trial. Images: akaworldwide, tebello.motsoane
Source: Instagram

New surveillance footage retrieved from inside Wish restaurant on Florida Road has been presented to the Durban High Court as the murder trial of the seven men accused of killing rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and chef Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane continues to unfold.

The footage was shown in court on Friday, 23 October 2026, adding to a growing body of digital and forensic evidence the State is using to build its case. Police witness Constable Rajen Sanders took the stand and identified accused number five, Mhlaliseni Ndimande, as the man seen in the video wearing a white T-shirt, shorts and a black bucket hat.

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According to Sanders' testimony, the man believed to be Ndimande was observed moving repeatedly in and out of the restaurant whilst on his phone. Notably, he allegedly sat alone in proximity to AKA's group and remained inside the venue when shots were fired. He then allegedly settled his bill before leaving the scene.

Mhlaliseni Ndimande allegedly acted as a lookout at the restaurant
Accused number five, Mhlaliseni Ndimande, was allegedly spotted wandering inside Wish restaurant on the night AKA and Tibz were killed. Images: akaworldwide, tebello.motsoane
Source: Instagram

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The prosecution is drawing on CCTV recordings from multiple locations, including King Shaka International Airport, to map out the alleged movements of the accused both before and after the fatal shootings in February 2023. Earlier footage from the airport appeared to show a man following AKA and his entourage through the terminal, and that individual is believed to be accused number four, Mziwethemba Gwabini.

Forensic fingerprint analysis also forms part of the State's evidence as it seeks to link each of the seven accused to the events of that night.

Despite the volume of evidence presented, all seven men have maintained their innocence, each entering a plea of not guilty. Collectively, they face 19 charges, including two counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder.

Watch the restaurant CCTV footage below.

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Moroba Maepa (Entertainment editor) Moroba Maepa (née Moroeng) is the Deputy Head of the Entertainment desk at Briefly News, with nearly a decade of experience in South African media. A specialist in music and entertainment journalism, she began her career at Slikour OnLife before serving as Editor for HipHop Africa. A University of Johannesburg alumna and Google News Initiative certified professional, Moroba joined Briefly News in 2023, where she focuses on editorial excellence and leadership, merging her passion for entertainment with her love for storytelling. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za