Katiso Molefe accused of orchestrating 2022 assassination
READ: Katiso Molefe, co-accused linked to other murder cases
The alleged hitmen will also be charged with the murder of Don Tindleni.
They've been linked through the AK 47 that killed Oupa Sefoka, known as DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart.
Molefe's bail application has been postponed to 6 August, while the other accused will be back in court on 18 September.
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