Johannesburg – Social media personality 33-year-old Musa Khawula will spend at least a week behind bars after the Randburg District Court denied him bail.
Khawula appeared at the Randburg District Court on Tuesday (14 January 2025), facing charges of crimen injuria, Contravention of Section 19 of the Cyber Crimes Act 19 of 2020, and hate speech.
Khawula was remanded in custody until 21 January 2025, when a formal bail application will be heard.
Khawula is alleged to have posted derogatory statements between 10 and 12 October 2024 on his social media platform, which has a substantial following, with the alleged intention of impairing, injuring or damaging the dignity of 44-year-old businessman Zee Nxumalo.
The accused was arrested in Dundee, KwaZulu Natal on a warrant of arrest (J50).
“In court, the state opposed bail due to the accused’s pending 2022 murder case in Free State and an outstanding warrant of arrest for reckless and negligent driving,” said Gauteng Prosecuting Authority of South Africa Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane.
“Furthermore, Sergeant Mabunda’s investigation further revealed that the accused’s profile and physical address still need to be verified to enable the compilation of a comprehensive statement for bail application purposes.”
