The rumour mill has been churning with whispers of the demise of controversial gossip blogger, Musa Khawula. While the truth of the matter is that Khawula is currently serving a 60-day sentence for failing to appear in a Gauteng court, the news of his supposed death has sent social media into a frenzy.
One celebrity who couldn't resist the opportunity to poke fun at Khawula's predicament was Somizi Mhlongo. The multi-talented entertainer took to Instagram to post a screenshot, which paid tribute to the YouTuber, along with a TikTok video of him on the following slide.
In the caption, Mhlongo wrote: “When he hears that he’s died. Ps: I’m not believing until he himself announces that he has died or if I go to the funeral lol.”
Khawula, who calls himself “the pope of pop culture”, is known for his popular self-titled YouTube channel, which has over 83k subscribers and over 200 videos. Over the years, he has attacked almost every Mzansi celebrity including Mhlongo, media darlings Bonang Mathebe and Minnie Dlamini, actress Pearl Thusi, the late rapper AKA and even made damning allegations against former minister, Fikile Mbalula’s wife, Nozuko Mbalula, and her business partner, Michelle Perrow.
Nozuko and Perrow obtained an interdict against Khawula and he was ordered by the court to pay damages.
Meanwhile, The infamous social media personality, Musa Khawula, found himself back in the spotlight this week, this time facing the stern gaze of the Vredenburg Magistrates Court.
Khawula, known for his controversial and often scathing commentary on South African celebrities, was once again thrust into the legal system, this time facing a murder charge and a 60-day prison sentence for failing to appear in a Gauteng court.
His appearance in court on Tuesday, 20 August, marked a stark contrast to his previous appearances. Gone was the confident, outspoken blogger, replaced by a subdued figure clad in the familiar orange prison overalls. The once vibrant personality was now subdued, his usual bravado seemingly dampened by the weight of the charges against him.
The brief court appearance was dominated by a postponement, with the case being adjourned until 2 September. This postponement was granted to allow Khawula to secure legal representation, as his previous lawyer had abandoned him, leaving him in a precarious legal position.
Khawula's current predicament stems from his arrest on 9 July at the Vredenburg Magistrates Court during a previous appearance for the murder charge. The arrest was related to a separate civil matter that had landed him in hot water with a Gauteng court.
His attempt to address the court directly on 7 August, seeking clarification on the circumstances of his arrest, was swiftly dismissed by Magistrate Paulette Da Rocha-Boltney. She firmly instructed him to direct his queries through his temporary legal representative, leaving him with little room for manoeuvre.
The rumour of Khawula's death, while ultimately false, has provided a moment of amusement for some, including Somizi. However, the reality of Khawula's situation is far from humorous. He faces serious charges, including murder, and is currently langushing behind bars.
