LAWYERS representing the family of AKA has confirmed his body has arrived in Johannesburg for burial service.
Born Kiernan Forbes- AKA was fatally shot died last Friday in Durban, after dinner at Wish restaurant, alongside his business partner Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. Both died on the scene, it was confirmed by police and on-lookers.
Following the shooting the police have launched an investigations and urged people to stop sharing footage as it would compromise their work.
According to Forensic Expert Calvin Rafadi from Bizz Tracers, sharing the video is tantamount to tampering with evidence.
Speaking to eNCA, Rafadi said there was a difference between an ordinary citizen taking footage and sharing it, and a private security company, registered with Psira, or a business owner distributing CCTV footage.
“How the footage was obtained is questionable. When you prepare a case for court, you are asked how was the information obtained? In many instances, footage is shared via social media which is unlawful.
If you are a shop owner or security company, there are ways in which police should obtain footage from the scene of crime. If you distribute it, it is tampering of evidence. It can even alert the other party that they should be alert. If a suspect touched a bowl before shooting our brothers, there is fingerprint evidence. And an accomplice can eradicate him so he does not implicate them,” Rafadi said.
He said the way in which footage is obtained is crucial for court purposes.
Rafadi said when it comes to gathering evidence, police have to subpeona (witnesses) by submitting the necessary documents.
He added that when footage is spread around, it tampers with evidence.
Two counts of murder are under investigation, and the docket has been taken over by the SAPS Provincial Organised Crime unit.
No arrests have been made.
Super Mega was due to perform in Durban next week for the All White Concert at the Durban International Convention Centre, on Saturday and release his new album.
Messages of condolences are pouring from all sectors of life- politicians, civil societies, fellow musicians, his record company Sony SA, and ordinary folks.
Memorial service for AKA (35) is being held at his former school in Houghton, St John’s College in Johannesburg; and “Tibz” will be held on Thursday 16 February at Sacred Heart College, Johannesburg, respectively.
Burial details will be made soon.
Image (Flowers outside WISH eatery in Durban, Florida Rd, where both AKA and Tibz were shot dead).
