Witness recounts narrow escape at trial over rapper AKA’s killing2026-10-14DJ Don Design told the Durban High Court he was close to AKA when gunfire erupted outside a restaurant in 2023, but escaped unharmed.Seven men have pleaded not guilty to charges including murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm.A driver and AKA’s manager also testified about the shooting and the rapper’s security arrangements.Mokoko and Ngidi testified that they initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks.DJ tells of miraculous escape after dodging bullets meant for AKA (TimesLIVE)Don Design describes fleeing after AKA and Tibz were shot outside Wish (IOL)Don Design describes AKA and Tibz shooting outside Wish restaurant (IOL)AKA trial hears from eyewitness who narrowly escaped deadly shooting (Eyewitness News)Witness in murder trial testifies about AKA’s last moments (Eyewitness News)AKA and Tibz murder trial continues after witness testimony (eNCA)AKA murder trial turns focus to AKA’s security detail (Eyewitness News)AKA driver thought gunshots were fireworks (TimesLIVE)AKA trial: Witnesses thought gunshots were fireworks! (Daily Sun)