Two bodyguards escorting businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe were arrested outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The men were found with unlicensed semi-automatic AKM rifles and ammunition.
The two bodyguards arrested were part of Molefe’s security detail, aged 24 and 36. They face charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Authorities seized the two semi-automatic AKM rifles, ammunition, and their vehicle. The vehicle was also impounded due to inconsistencies between the license disc and the registration plates. The arrests occurred outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, where Molefe was present for a centralisation hearing regarding multiple murder cases against him.
Katiso Molefe is a businessman from Sandton who is alleged to be involved in the underworld and is accused of orchestrating several contract killings. These include the 2022 murders of musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka and his two bodyguards, as well as the killing of engineer Armand Swart.
Molefe is currently on R400,000 bail and is charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and illegal possession of firearms. His case has been moved to the Johannesburg High Court, with the trial scheduled to commence in February 2026. Police are investigating the source of the seized weapons, the vehicle’s status, and the bodyguards’ specific roles.
Murders and Investigations
- November 20, 2022: Musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka and his two bodyguards are shot and killed in a hit-style attack in Woodmead, Johannesburg.
- April 17, 2024: Engineer Armand Swart is murdered outside his office in Vereeniging in a case of mistaken identity (the intended target was a whistleblower who exposed tender irregularities).
- Late 2024: Ballistics reports link the firearms used in the Swart murder to several other cases, including the DJ Sumbody killings.
- December 2024: Katiso Molefe is arrested in connection with the murder of Armand Swart.
Arrests and Court Proceedings (2025)
- July 21, 2025: Molefe is re-arrested for the murder of DJ Sumbody and his two bodyguards. He was out on bail for the Swart case at the time.
- August 14, 2025: Molefe appears in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court for a bail hearing in the DJ Sumbody case.
- August 20, 2025: The Alexandra Magistrate’s Court denies Molefe’s bail application, citing strong evidence and potential interference with witnesses.
- October 2, 2025: Molefe appeals the bail denial in the Johannesburg High Court.
- October 10, 2025: The High Court grants Molefe R400,000 bail, overturning the magistrate’s decision.
- October 2025: During the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry (investigating corruption in SAPS), witnesses testify that Molefe is a key figure in the “Big Five” crime cartel.
Recent Events and Future Dates (2025-2026)
- December 3, 2025: Molefe appears in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court for a centralisation hearing to combine all murder dockets.
- December 3, 2025: Two bodyguards escorting Molefe are arrested outside the courthouse for possession of unlicensed AKM rifles and ammunition.
- February 5, 2026: Molefe and his co-accused are expected to make their first appearance in the Johannesburg High Court for the start of the trial.
