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Murder of DJ Sumbody allegedly linked to stolen drugs from KZN police station

by Rachel Morgan News Editor
written by Rachel Morgan News Editor

A police statement provided by Pretoria-based DJ Vettys, born Seunkie Mokubung, has revealed details regarding an alleged “DJ killing spree.” This wave of violence has reportedly impacted the entertainment circuit in Pretoria and various other regions of Gauteng.

Allegations of Targeted Hits

Mokubung’s statement was submitted as part of an ongoing police investigation into a 2024 attempted hit that left him with serious injuries. In his account, he alleges that Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala confirmed to him that a hit had been ordered on his life.

Matlala is currently held in a C-Max prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. He is facing trial on multiple charges involving conspiracy and attempted murder.

Did You Know? The “Money Talks” group was a “society” or stokvel that served as a junction for taxi bosses, entertainers, and figures from the underworld.

The Intersection of Entertainment and the Underworld

Mokubung, a lifelong friend of the late Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, claims that Sefoka and taxi boss Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni were members of the “Money Talks” society. This group was reportedly in conflict with a rival society led by the late Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi.

The rivalry extended to figures like Ralph Stanfield, a Cape Town underworld boss and business partner of Sefoka at the Ayepyep Lifestyle Lounge. According to Mokubung, Sefoka introduced Stanfield to rapper Thulani “Heavy Pablo” Msimang.

Expert Insight: This case illustrates a dangerous convergence where legitimate entertainment ventures and social stokvels may be used as fronts or networking hubs for organized crime. The transition from business partnerships to “revenge cycles” suggests a volatile environment where professional ties offer little protection once criminal interests are betrayed.

A Cycle of Revenge

The conflict allegedly escalated when Msimang attempted to sell Stanfield cocaine that had been stolen in KwaZulu-Natal. The drugs had previously belonged to a member of Msibi’s society before being seized by police.

Mokubung claims that Stanfield informed the group that Msimang was responsible for stealing the drugs from police custody. This revelation allegedly triggered a revenge cycle resulting in the murders of both Msimang and Sefoka, the latter of whom had facilitated the introduction.

Potential Developments

As Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala remains on trial, the court proceedings may reveal further evidence regarding the conspiracy charges. The details provided in Mokubung’s statement could potentially lead to broader investigations into the “Money Talks” society and its rival factions.

Justice for DJ Sumbody | Accused linked to other murder cases

further testimony may emerge regarding the links between the entertainment industry and underworld figures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala?

He is an accused individual currently on trial for several charges of conspiracy and attempted murder, held in a C-Max prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

What was the “Money Talks” society?

It was a stokvel or society that brought together underworld figures, entertainers, and taxi bosses, including Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka and Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni.

What triggered the revenge cycle mentioned in the statement?

The cycle was allegedly triggered when Thulani “Heavy Pablo” Msimang tried to sell stolen cocaine to Ralph Stanfield, leading to the revelation that Msimang had stolen the drugs from police custody.

How do these revelations change the perception of the entertainment circuit in Gauteng?

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DJs, drug wars: what Cat told me

by Rachel Morgan News Editor
written by Rachel Morgan News Editor

A former DJ and club owner’s killing in 2022 has been linked to a stolen cocaine consignment from a KwaZulu-Natal police station, according to a sworn statement from a fellow musician who survived an assassination attempt.

The statement by Seunkie Mokubung, known as DJ Vettys, reveals that Oupa Sefoka, also known as DJ Sumbody, may have been killed simply for introducing individuals involved in the theft and resale of the drugs. The cocaine, taken from police custody in November 2021, was allegedly traced through a network of nightclub figures and gang affiliates in Gauteng.

Mokubung says Sefoka introduced his business partner, Ralph Stanfield, to rapper Thulani “Heavy Pablo” Msimang, who attempted to sell Stanfield some of the stolen cocaine. Stanfield then allegedly informed a rival criminal group that Msimang and those connected to Sefoka were responsible for the theft.

This disclosure, according to Mokubung, triggered a retaliatory cycle that led to the killing of Msimang and later Sefoka, as well as an attempted assassination on Mokubung himself in 2024. He described the incident as the start of a broader “killing spree” targeting DJs in the region.

Did You Know? The stolen cocaine was moved from police storage to Port Shepstone and held in Hawks offices with no guard present during a night of load-shedding.

Sefoka and Msimang were killed in separate night-time shootings eight months apart in 2022. Mokubung stated he had known Sefoka since childhood and viewed him as a close friend until his death.

Police have connected the same stolen drugs to other killings of entertainers in Gauteng, including Hector “DJ Vintos” Buthelezi in March 2022 and Sandile “DJ Citi Lyts” Mkhize in November 2022, who was ambushed with two bodyguards and struck by over 40 bullet casings, mostly from an AK47 rifle.

Four men — Katiso “KT” Molefe, Michael Pula Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and Musa Kekana — have been arrested in connection with Sefoka’s murder. Authorities say the firearms used in his killing have also been tied to attacks on Buthelezi and Mokubung.

Expert Insight: The case reveals how criminal networks exploit weaknesses in police evidence handling, turning stolen narcotics into catalysts for violence that can destabilize entire cultural scenes when trust and retaliation become currency.

Mokubung’s account aligns with testimony from KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who told a parliamentary anti-corruption committee the drugs had entered the hands of entertainers and circulated in Gauteng nightclubs. He noted the theft occurred during load-shedding, with the drugs logged out and moved without adequate security.

Mkhwanazi was quoted by the Sowetan newspaper saying the likely court narrative would show a thief who began selling stolen drugs and was then killed by the original owner, setting off a chain of revenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the origin of the cocaine linked to the DJ killings?

The cocaine was stolen from a police station in KwaZulu-Natal in November 2021.

Who is accused of ordering a hit on DJ Vettys?

Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, who is currently on trial for attempted murder and conspiracy and held in a C-Max prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

How were the stolen drugs connected to other murders?

Police have linked the same stolen cocaine to the killings of DJ Vintos and DJ Citi Lyts, as well as the attempted murder of DJ Vettys.

What does this case reveal about the risks faced by individuals connected to criminal networks in South Africa’s entertainment industry?

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