Sydney Mfundo Gcaba Responds to Allegation He Is the AKA Murder Paymaster
In a statement that seeks to shed light amidst swirling allegations and public speculation, Mandla Caba, on behalf of the Caba family, has come forward to address the claims involving Mfundo Sydney Caba in the ongoing murder trial of Mr. Tebello Motshoane and the late South African music icon, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known as AKA. The case, which has captured the nation’s attention, took a new turn when Mfundo’s name was mentioned in court, linking him to a specific payment highlighted by the prosecution.
The Caba family, fully aware of the situation’s severity and the public interest it has sparked, has expressed their “unwavering faith in the South African judiciary” and their “commitment to cooperating fully with all arms of the state in the pursuit of justice.” Amidst the allegations against Mfundo, the family seeks to clarify the nature of his financial dealings, which have come under scrutiny.
Mfundo Caba, described as a successful businessman with ventures in coal mining and the taxi industry, has had his financial transactions with Mr. Gwabeni brought to the forefront of the investigation. The Caba family insists these transactions were strictly business-related, spanning a considerable period and verifiable through bank records, emphasizing their routine nature.
One of the family’s primary concerns is that authorities have yet to approach Mfundo for his account of the story. They advocate for fairness and the right to be heard, calling for Mfundo to be given the opportunity to share his side “at the earliest convenience.”
The family stresses Mfundo’s assurance of no involvement in illegal activities or motives that would tie him to the crime in question. They highlight his commitment to legitimate and transparent business practices, asserting he has “nothing to hide to anyone, least of all our law enforcement.”
In a gesture of empathy, the Caba family extends their deepest sympathies to the Forbes and Motshoane families, acknowledging the profound loss of their children and relating it to the broader issue of violent crime plaguing South African society. They express a “sincere hope for a swift resolution to this case,” emphasizing the need for closure and healing for all parties involved.
This statement from the Caba family represents an attempt to clear Mfundo’s name in the court of public opinion while underscoring the importance of due process and fair treatment under the law. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how these clarifications will influence the ongoing investigation and the public’s perception of Mfundo Caba’s involvement.
The full statement read “STATEMENT ISSUED BY MANDLA CABA ON BEHALF OF THE CABA FAMILY REGARDING MFUNDO CABA IN AN ONGOING COURT CASE Since the name of our brother Mfundo caba was recently mentioned in court in the murder trial of Mr Tebello Motshoane and the late South African music icon, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, there has been much speculation in the public domain about the reason for one payment that was mentioned by the prosecution. As the caba family, we acknowledge the gravity of the situation at hand and the widespread interest it has garnered. We wish to express our unwavering faith in the South African judiciary and affirm our commitment to cooperating fully with all arms of the state in the pursuit of justice. In light of recent developments and the allegations directed towards our brother, Mfundo, we wish to clarify the following: Mundo is an adult and is a successful businessman involved in various sectors, including coal mining and the taxi industry. It is important to note that financial transactions between him and Mr Gwabeni were purely for business purposes. These numerous transactions over a long period of time can be verified through bank records and were neither unique nor isolated. We are concerned that the authorities have not yet approached Mfundo to share his side of the story. We believe in the principle of fairness and the right to be heard, and we urge that this opportunity be extended to him at the earliest convenience. It is crucial to understand that Mfundo has assured the family that he has no coinnnections to any illegal activities, nor does he has any motive to engage in such. His business dealings are legitimate and transparent, having nothing to hide to anyone, least of all our law enforcement. The Gaba family takes this opportunity to extend its deepest sympathies to the Forbes and Motshone families for the tragic loss of their children. It is a message we wish to extend to many South African families who lose their loved ones through violent crime that has afflicted our society. We express a sincere hope for a swift resolution to this case, allowing all affected families to find closure and healing“
