AKA Murder Accused Ndimande Brothers Ask for Transfer to Westville Prison From Super Maximum Centre
- Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande made a brief virtual appearance before the Durban Magistrate’s Court on 9 January 2026
- The brothers were arrested in connection with the murders of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane
- The defence counsel for the brothers wants them to be moved from the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad
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KWAZULU-NATAL - Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande have asked to be moved back to Westville Prison, so that they can easily consult with their lawyers.
The brothers, who are imprisoned at the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad, were arrested in connection with the murders of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. It’s alleged that one of the brothers was the triggerman.
Forbes and Motsoane were shot outside the now-defunct Wish Restaurant in February 2023.
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Why do the brothers want to be moved back to Westville?
During the virtual court appearance before the Durban Magistrate’s Court on 9 January 2026, their defence counsel argued that their move from Westville hampered their ability to hold proper consultations.
Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa said that consultation was capped at 30 minutes at the facility in Kokstad. The brothers were originally imprisoned at Westville before being taken to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre. No reason was given for the transfer.
“We are waiting for an email reply from the Department of Correctional Services to establish the reasons for them being removed. We are asking for the accused to be relocated to Westville correctional facility,” Mlotshwa said.
The brother will remain at the Kokstad facility for the time being, as the case has been postponed to 4 March 2026.
Vusimuzi Matala is also imprisoned at eBongweni
Regarded as one of the most secure facilities in the southern hemisphere, eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre is also home to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
The tenderpreneur, who is alleged to be a member of a criminal cartel, was transferred to eBongweni in December 2025. He was transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max).
What you need to know about the Ndimande brothers
- In October 2025, the two brothers abandoned the appeal against their extradition to South Africa from eSwatini.
- In November 2025, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development announced when the Ndimande brothers would return.
- The Ndimande brothers landed at King Shaka Airport on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, after Eswatini authorities issued an extradition order.
- AKA’s father, Tony Forbes, reacted as the Ndimande brothers returned to South Africa from eSwatini.
- Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi hinted at more arrests after the Ndimande brothers returned to the country.
Inside the alleged crimes of the Ndimande brothers
The Ndimande brothers returned to South Africa to stand trial for the murder of AKA and Tibz, who were killed in Durban.
Police also established that the brothers are allegedly responsible for numerous other crimes and were allegedly linked to a criminal network.
Briefly News unpacked the allegations against the brothers and spoke to a friend of the late rapper about the recent developments.
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