South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, and his close friend, celebrity chef and entrepreneur Tebello 'Tibz' Motshoane were gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban. The killings of AKA and Tibz was caught on CCTV cameras. Police have said that hitmen were paid to target AKA. Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the murders. The suspects who are behind bars include two gunmen who allegedly fired several rounds at the victims, three spotters who are accused of following AKA from Durban's airport, someone who allegedly sourced the firearms which were used in the ambush, as well as the alleged mastermind. The two alleged gunmen were found in a hideout in neighbouring Eswatini.