Rand burg: A social media personality, known for his controversial online posts, has appeared in the Randburg District Court facing charges of crimen injuria, contravention of Section 19 of the Cyber Crimes Act 19 of 2020, and hate speech.
According to South African Government News Agency, the individual, identified as 33-year-old Musa Khawula, was remanded in custody pending a formal bail application hearing. The charges relate to alleged derogatory statements made by Khawula between 10 and 12 October 2024, on his social media platform, which boasts a substantial following. These statements were allegedly aimed at impairing, injuring, or damaging the dignity of businessman Zee Nxumalo.
During the court proceedings, it was disclosed that Khawula has a pending murder case in the Free State, as well as an outstanding warrant of arrest for reckless and negligent driving. Investigations have indicated that Khawula’s profile and physical address still require verification to compile a comprehensive statement for his bail application.
Khawula is scheduled to return to court on 21 January.