Musa Khawula to apply for bail in Randburg Court next week

Social media personality Musa Khawula.

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Social media personality Musa Khawula is set to return to the Randburg Magistrate’s Court next week Wednesday for a bail application.

Khawula, who appeared briefly in court yesterday, is facing charges of defamation of character, hate speech, and contravention of the Cyber Crimes Act.

The charges stem from allegations that he posted derogatory statements about businessman Zesimdumise Nxumalo in October last year.

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane confirmed that Khawula remains in custody and has additional pending cases.

Mjonondwane says, “Unfortunately, the defence indicated that they are not in a position to continue with the application today (January 21, 2025). He has two pending cases, one in the Western Cape on a charge of murder and a second one in Fochville, which is a case of reckless and negligent driving. From that case of reckless and negligent driving, he is currently in custody as a warrant of arrest was issued in Fochville.”

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