Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe Trial Date Set As South Africans Left Amused by Video of Him in Bulletproof Vest
- Katiso 'KT' Molefe and his three co-accused made their latest appearance before the Johannesburg High Court on 12 March 2026
- The controversial businessman, who is accused of being part of a criminal cartel, finally found out when he will stand trial
- South Africans took to social media to react to a video of Molefe arriving at the court wearing a very small bulletproof vest
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG - Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe and his three co-accused will finally get their day in court.
Molefe, who is an alleged cartel member, will stand trial alongside Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and Musa Kekana at the end of the year. Their trial has been scheduled to run from 26 October to 4 December 2026.
The four men face 35 serious charges, including three counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The other charges are linked to an organised crime network.
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Molefe arrives at court with a bulletproof vest
Before his latest appearance at the Johannesburg High Court, a video surfaced of Molefe arriving at the building with a bulletproof vest on.
It’s not the first time the businessman has been spotted with heightened security ahead of a court appearance. In December 2025, two men who were believed to be accompanying him to court were arrested for being in possession of unlicensed firearms.
Molefe remains out on bail until his trial later this year. He was granted bail in October 2025, a decision that raised a lot of questions.
Molefe accused of orchestrating several murders
Molefe was first arrested at his Sandhurst home in December 2024 for the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer and whistleblower Armand Swart. Swart was gunned down in what turned out to be a case of mistaken identity.
While out on bail, the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody (Oupa John Sefoka), He also faces charges related to the murder of DJ Vintos (Hector Buthelezi) and businessman Don Tindleni.
The businessman has also been accused of being a member of organised crime syndicates operating in the country. During his appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo alleged that Molefe was a member of the ‘Big Five’ cartel.
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South Africans react to Molefe’s latest appearance
Social media users weighed in on Molefe’s latest appearance and his decision to wear a small bulletproof vest, with many finding the whole situation funny.
@Sunflowerreal humorously stated:
"Bulletproof yet stomach out. South Africa is alive with possibilities, so a bullet won’t get to the tummy since it’s a stomach out.
@lungsta_mk said:
“More like a bulletproof bra.”
@Lebohang5214 agreed:
“That bra-sized thing isn't keeping anything out.”
@TmPhuthu noted:
“Criminals fearing for their lives. That's strange.”
@Inako_Yolwa stated:
“South Africa is a movie.”
@Saai_786 said:
“Imagine having to live like this your whole life.”
@uMaster_Sandz asked:
“Lol, so he has to wear it on top of his suit? This madala and drama.”
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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