South African production company Bomb Productions has officially responded to the sexual assault allegations made by actress and singer Nirvana Nokwe against her former Red Ink co-star Bonko Khoza.
The company released a detailed public statement on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, following growing public scrutiny surrounding the matter. The statement came just hours after Nokwe-Mseleku discussed the allegations during a telephone interview on a YouTube episode of Music Pulse, where the incident and its aftermath were explored further.
The response from Bomb Productions has since triggered widespread debate online, with social media users divided over the company’s handling of the situation and the outcome of its internal investigation.
Bomb Productions Addresses the Allegations
In its statement, Bomb Productions strongly denied tolerating abuse of any kind within its productions. The company stressed that the allegations raised by Nirvana Nokwe were treated seriously and with urgency from the moment concerns were brought forward.
According to the production company, several measures were already in place during the filming of the controversial scene in question. These included repeated discussions about consent, comfort levels, and the emotional wellbeing of the actors involved.
Bomb Productions stated that both performers were continuously reminded of their right to stop filming or request a pause if they felt uncomfortable at any point during rehearsals or shooting.
The company also revealed that a designated safety officer was present on set during filming. This official was allegedly responsible for ensuring professional standards and actor welfare throughout production.
One of the key points raised in the statement from Bomb Productions was that production for the day was reportedly stopped immediately after Nokwe-Mseleku raised concerns about the scene.
The company explained that several consultations and meetings followed after the allegations surfaced. Producers, directors, and crew members who were allegedly present during filming were interviewed as part of the internal process.
According to Bomb Productions, the discussions aimed to establish exactly what happened during filming and whether production protocols had been breached.
The company also disclosed that emotional support services were offered to Nokwe-Mseleku at the company’s expense as part of its response to the matter.
In the statement, Bomb Productions said:
“When Ms Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku raised her concerns, they were immediately taken seriously, and an extensive process of consultation and investigation was initiated.”
The production house maintained that it followed industry procedures while handling the complaint.
As part of its statement, Bomb Productions explained that the internal investigation into the allegations ultimately concluded without sufficient evidence to substantiate the claims made against Bonko Khoza.
The company stated that both parties were informed of the findings and advised of additional legal or professional avenues they could pursue if dissatisfied with the outcome.
Bomb Productions further claimed that all parties had been briefed beforehand regarding the nature and intensity of the scene before contracts were signed.
According to the statement, the production house also consulted legal representatives as well as Sisters Working in Film & Television, commonly known as SWIFT, during the process.
The company said these consultations formed part of efforts to ensure that industry standards and proper workplace procedures were followed throughout the investigation.
Another revelation in the statement involved allegations that Nirvana Nokwe requested a formal apology letter from Bonko Khoza during discussions surrounding the matter.
According to Bomb Productions, Khoza allegedly declined to issue the apology because he did not agree with the allegations being made against him.
The statement quoted the actor’s position as follows:
“Mr Khoza stated he did not agree with the allegations made by Ms Nokwe-Mseleku and was thus not willing to write any letter.”
This aspect of the statement sparked further debate online, with many social media users questioning whether enough had been done to address the concerns raised by Nokwe-Mseleku.
Others defended the actor’s right to reject wrongdoing if he believed the allegations were inaccurate.
Since the release of the statement, reactions to Bomb Productions have remained deeply divided across social media platforms.
Some users praised the company for publicly addressing the allegations and outlining the procedures followed during production and the investigation process.
Others criticised the statement, arguing that internal investigations involving sensitive allegations can sometimes leave victims feeling unheard or unsupported.
The controversy has also reignited wider conversations about safety, consent, and power dynamics within South Africa’s entertainment industry.
Many users stressed the importance of intimacy coordinators, stronger workplace protections, and transparent processes when filming scenes involving physical intimacy or vulnerability.
The matter has become one of the entertainment industry’s most talked-about controversies this week, with discussions continuing to trend online.
While Bomb Productions insists it acted appropriately and followed due process, the situation continues to place the production house under intense public scrutiny.
The company’s detailed response has not fully settled the debate, as many continue to question how allegations of this nature should be handled in the film and television industry.
For now, the controversy involving Nirvana Nokwe, Bonko Khoza, and Bomb Productions remains a major topic of discussion both within entertainment circles and across social media platforms.
