Mbabane – Tony Forbes, the father of slain rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, who was killed alongside his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, has expressed relief following the arrival of two alleged murderers in South Africa after their extradition from the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday.
Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, who were arrested in Mbabane in February, were handed over to South African authorities after months of legal proceedings in the neighbouring kingdom.
IOL earlier reported that the brothers landed at King Shaka International Airport in Durban on Tuesday morning, in a high-risk operation led by Interpol South Africa and supported by tactical members of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The operation followed a lengthy extradition process after the pair initially opposed being sent back to South Africa, claiming their safety would be at risk.
Speaking to broadcaster eNCA, Forbes said he was relieved that the two suspects had finally arrived back in the country to face justice.
“I’m very … excitement is probably not the right word, but I am pleased that they have arrived on this day. It’s been a long time coming, but for me, I feel satisfied now that when the trial starts, all seven will be on trial. I hope all seven will be on trial together. In particular, the (Ndimande) brother that pulled the trigger,” he said.
“It has taken a long time, but for me, the investigating team along with the NPA (National Prosecuting Authority) kept me abreast over the last two and a half years. The day when they called to say they have arrested the two brothers in Eswatini, my expectations were managed.”
He added that authorities had always been transparent about the complexity of the extradition process.
“Today it is happening, so I am very pleased with that,” he said.
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