Johannesburg High Court Grants R400k Bail to Katiso Molefe, Overturns Magistrate’s Court Decision
- Katiso “KT” Molefe appealed a decision by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court to deny him bail
- Molefe is accused of masterminding the 2022 murder of Oupa John Sefoka, also known as DJ Sumbody
- The controversial businessman's matter was heard in the Johannesburg High Court by Judge Brad Wanless
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GAUTENG – Controversial businessman, Katiso “KT” Molefe, has been granted bail after he appealed an earlier denial.
Molefe, who is accused of masterminding the 2022 murder of music producer and nightclub owner Oupa John Sefoka, also known as DJ Sumbody, was initially denied bail in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
In denying Molefe bail in August 2025, Magistrate Renier Boshoff said the businessman’s legal team failed to prove exceptional circumstances to justify his release on bail. Molefe then appealed the decision at the Johannesburg High Court, where Judge Brad Wanless granted him bail.
Judge rules in Molefe’s favour
Despite the State opposing Molefe’s application, Judge Wanless ruled in the controversial businessman’s favour. He granted Molefe R400,000 bail, overturning the previous ruling of the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
Why was Molefe granted bail?
During the handing down of judgment, the judge ruled that Wanless showed exceptional circumstances, which justified his release on bail. He also stated that bail should not be used as a form of punishment for the accused, but rather as a means to ensure their attendance at court proceedings.
As part of his conditions, he cannot leave Gauteng unless he visits Welkom for business, and he must report to the Morningside Police Station three times a week.
Molefe is linked to other crimes
The businessman faces multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The charges relate to a series of alleged contract killings involving DJs. Apart from the murder of DJ Sumbody, Molefe and three co-accused face charges related to the murder of Hector ‘DJ Vintos’ Buthelezi.
He is also linked to the murder of Vereeniging engineer, Armand Swart. The State also disclosed that Molefe had a prior drug-related conviction in the United Kingdom, and he also used a false passport to travel abroad.
Molefe has also been linked to organised crime syndicates which have infiltrated the South African Police Service. During his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo provided details about an organised crime syndicate called the Big Five. The Head of Crime Intelligence said the members included KT Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
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General Mkhwanazi explains why DJ Sumbody was killed
Briefly News reported that Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi explained why KT Molefe allegedly killed DJ Sumbody.
The KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner also disclosed the strategy that the police used to nab the suspects.
Mkhwanazi also claimed that DJ Sumbody had stolen Molefe’s drugs and sold them, which led to him being murdered.
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