By BAKANG MOKOTO
22 July 2025- Four men who have been arrested in connection with the murder of SA DJ, Oupa John Sefoka, who was popularly known as DJ Sumbody are set to appear in Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. Sefoka was killed in a hail of bullets in November 2022.
The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Gauteng organised crime detectives worked on the case and later roped in the SAPS Political Killings Task Team to assist. Mathe said the arrests were all effected in Gauteng on Monday afternoon and three of the suspects are believed to be hitmen and one is believed to have ordered the hit on the DJ.
“The weapon allegedly used in the commission of the crime was seized and has since been linked to other murders. All four suspects are in police custody and are expected to appear in court soon,” she said.
Mathe said three hitmen and alleged mastermind are facing three counts of murder, these charges include the murder of DJ Sumbody and his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza.
Meanwhile, the National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed the latest breakthrough by the SAPS Political Killings Task Team working closely with Gauteng Organised Crime Detectives. Masemola said this is a significant breakthrough that will hopefully provide closure to families involved.
“Well done to the teams that have been piecing together evidence since November 2022. This is a culmination of hard-work and dedication to justice. This is one of those complex cases that our teams needed to take their time in ensuring a thorough investigation so that we could ultimately bring a strong case before court,” he said.
Masemola said amongst the charges they are facing include murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
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