Three hitmen and mastermind arrested in the murder of DJ Sumbody
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of businessman and renowned musician Oupa John Sefoka, famously known as DJ Sumbody.
DJ Sumbody, a beloved figure in the South African music scene, was tragically killed in a hail of bullets in November 2022 in Woodmead.
The shooting also resulted in the death of another person, and a third person was left injured.
On Monday, National Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, said police arrested four men between the ages of 45 and 60 in connection with the murder.
She three of the arrested individuals are alleged hitmen, while the fourth is believed to be the mastermind behind the operation that led to DJ Sumbody's murder.
"The arrests were all effected in Gauteng on Monday afternoon and three of the suspects are believed to be hitmen and one is believed to have ordered the hit on the DJ."
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