South Africa Seeks Extradition of Suspects in AKA Murder, Investigation Underway for Assault on Controversial Doctor in Custody
The South African Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, has reportedly set in motion the legal machinery to secure the extradition of Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande from the Kingdom of Eswatini.
The siblings are purportedly linked to the condemnable killing of celebrated South African musician Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, who met his untimely demise in an assassination-style incident outside a popular Durban eatery in February of the preceding year.
In elucidating the government’s actions, the Justice Department affirmed its commitment to seeing justice served, expressing this via a formal dispatch. “The request is made in terms of the Extradition Treaty between South Africa and Eswatini, dated 4 October 1968, and in terms of the SADC Protocol on Extradition dated 3 October 2002, to which both countries are signatories. The Ministry stands ready to give its highest level of co-operation to its counterparts in the Kingdom of Eswatini,” the department’s statement outlined rigorously.
While the nation remains gripped by the ongoing pursuit of justice for the slain rapper, a new saga unfolds within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). Troubling allegations of an attack on Dr. Nandipha Magudumana have come to light. Dr. Magudumana, a figure who has been embroiled in controversy, finds herself behind bars in the women’s bloc of the Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre in Kroonstad, stemming from her alleged involvement in Thabo Bester’s jailbreak. Bester’s notoriety as a convicted sexual offender and murderer adds a layer of gravity to the incident.
The DCS confirmed the report of the fracas, shedding light on the situation. “DCS is investigating the circumstances following what was said to be a prayer meeting in a different cell from Magudamana’s. Reports of an alleged altercation and a push against the grills can be confirmed,” the department shared.
In a bid to underline its commitment to the rights and safety of those in its care, the DCS delivered further insights into Dr. Magudumana’s immediate response to the incident. “DCS officials advised Magudumana to open a criminal case when she reported that she was allegedly assaulted, but she opted to discuss it with her lawyers first. Furthermore, DCS Healthcare officials conducted an examination on her and found no visible injuries.”
The department, entrusted with the guardian role of inmates, reiterated its steadfast approach to upholding order and justice within its walls. “The safety and well-being of inmates is our utmost priority, and we take such allegations seriously. Hence, this incident is under investigation,” the DCS concluded, declaring its resolute position in responding to the purported assault.