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

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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.

hi @Julius_S_Malema baby, thought u shud knw that u aren’t getting no apology from me, do not expect it, it’s never happening,

Ur close friends have confirmed that ur lil marriage is over, u r getting a divorce &i stand by that.
stop playing dress up,
xo xo,
gossip girl,

— Musa Khawula Backup Page (@MzansiGoss) April 20, 2026

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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”.

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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.

hi @Julius_S_Malema baby,

please find the attached statement for your earliest convenience,

xo xo,
gossip girl, pic.twitter.com/5LlQcExQzE

— Musa Khawula (@Musa_Khawula) April 14, 2026