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Apology to Malema or jail sentence: Musa Khawula in hot water

5 months By Chumasande Matiwane

The ever-so-controversial gossip blogger Musa Khawula has been found in contempt of court after he refused to apologise to EFF leader Julius Malema. 

Also see: Musa Khawula reportedly facing arrest as legal pressure mounts

Malema initially took the celebrity gossip blogger to court after he alleged that he and his wife, Mantwa Matlala-Malema, are getting divorced. 

According to IOL, “The South Gauteng High Court ordered Khawula to retract the defamatory statements he made about the couple. He has been sentenced to 30 days’ direct imprisonment, suspended for 30 days on condition he complies with the order”. 

Also see:Lerato Nxumalo Takes Legal Action Against Musa Khawula Over Viral Post

If Musa Khawula fails to apologise within 30 days, he will be required to present himself to the nearest police station within 48 hours. 

IOL reports that he is also directed to pay the costs of Malema’s application on the scale as between attorney and client, including the costs of two counsel where so employed. 

Also see: Madlanga Commission hears how Musa Khawula’s arrest was planned

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