GAUTENG: Four men between the ages of 45 and 60 were arrested, yesterday, July 21, in connection with the murder of popular SA DJ, Oupa John Sefoka popularly known as DJ SUMBODY.
According to police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, 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,” she reported.
Sefoka was killed in a hail of bullets in November 2022.
“Gauteng organised crime detectives worked on the case and later roped in the SAPS Political Killings Task Team to assist,” she added.
National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, says 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 the court,” said Gen Fannie Masemola.
Among the charges they are facing are murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
All four suspects are in police custody and are expected to appear in court soon.
