Murder-accused, celebrity blogger Musa Khawula.
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Celebrity basher Musa Khawula's court days are far from over, on Tuesday he appeared at the Randburg Magistrate's Court.
He appeared in court for formal bail application, however, the defence was not ready to continue with the matter, resulting in a postponement to January 29.
Gauteng spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, Phindi Mjonondwane explained to media, that Khawula is facing charges of crimen injuria and contempt of court.
He also has two pending cases one for murder and a second one for negligent driving.
Khawula is alleged to have posted derogatory statements between October 10 and 12 2024 on his social media platform, which has a “substantial” following.
Mjonondwane added that nothing prohibits Khawula from making a formal bail application and the presiding officer will decide if he is a suitable candidate to be released on bail.
According to the NPA, the purported intention of the social media posts was to impair, injure or damage the dignity of businessman Ze Nxumalo.
Khawula on several occasions has posted on social media alleging that Nxumalo was cheating on his wife, former Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green. He also alleged that the businessman and his friends had sent him fake e-wallets in a bid to silence him.
“In court, the State opposed bail due to the accused's pending 2022 murder case in Western Cape and an outstanding warrant of arrest for reckless and negligent driving,” said 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.
“Subsequently, Khawula was remanded in custody, without bail until January 21 2025, when a formal bail application will be heard,” she said.
Khawula was arrested at a tavern in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal.
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