Who are the Gcaba brothers? Jacob Zuma aka murder case more
Jacob Zuma’s alleged nephew Sydney Mfundo Gcaba was linked in AKA’s murder case. Who are the infamous Gcaba brothers?
Sydney Mfundo Gcaba was named at the Durban Magistrates Court on Wednesday during the ongoing murder case of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
SYDNEY MFUNDO GCABA NAMED IN AKA MURDER CASE
Power 98.7 reported that in court yesterday, the Prosecution alleged that the estimated R800k that was paid into accused number four, Mziwethemba Gwbanei’s bank account allegedly came from Sydney Mfundo Gcaba. Netizens on social media users were curious to know whether the man is linked to the notorious Gcaba brothers.
WHO ARE THE GCABA BROTHERS?
The late Simon Mkhulekelwa Gcaba established the Gcaba brothers organisation in Umlanzi in the 1970s — He was killed in a brazen hit in 1996, Briefly reported.
But, before his death, he’s said to have started several businesses including Sonke and Mama’s Bakery. After he died, his businesses are said to have continued to flourish.
He is said to have had five wives and many children. The Gcaba brothers are now reported to be a prominent family business empire. The Gcaba brothers also known as Abafana BakaGcaba in Zulu are said to allegedly linked to a transactional crime ring is in Umlanzi, e Thekwini, KwaZulu Natal.
Sthembiso and Mfundo are allegedly the most famous Gcaba siblings. The other known brothers are said to be Mandla, Nkosikhona, Mpilo, Wandile, Thembinkosi, Mfana, Kamoses, Khanye, Juhgcaba, Mxolisi, Nana, Junior, and Thembelan.
MORE ABOUT THE SIBLINGS
According to Sunday World, the Gcaba family also runs a fleet of vehicles ranging from taxis to buses. According to the publication, the estimated R800k sent to Mziwethemba Gwabeni’s account was paid via the business bank account of Bright Circle Pty Ltd, a company Sydney Mfundo Gcaba is the sole director of.
The State is said to have alleged that after receiving the money, Gwabeni proceeded to pay his co-accused an amount of R133,000.
Lindani Ndimande, 35, Lindokuhle Ndimande, 29, Siyanda Myeza, 21, and Lindokuhle Mkhwanazi, 30, are four of the other suspects accused in AKA and Tibz’s murder case.
The suspects are facing several charges including two counts of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of unlawful firearms and possession of unlawful ammunition.
ARE THE GCABA BROTERS AND JACOB ZUMA RELATED?
Former South African president Jacob Zuma is also allegedly linked to the Gcaba family and reported to be the uncle of Sydney Mfundo Gcaba, EWN reported.
Speaking about his relationship with the former president, IOL quoted Mandla Gcaba as saying, “We are relatives of the Zuma family and we support Msholozi fully in every way we can support him that is necessary to his household, to him personally and his family.”