Controversial Mzansi blogger Musawenkosi “Musa” Khawula is back on social media after serving a 60-day jail sentence, claiming his arrest was orchestrated from as early as May 30.
Khawula, known for his often inflammatory posts, was taken into custody during his July court appearance on a murder charge at the Vredenburg magistrate’s court.
Khawula, who had maintained a silence on social media for two months, took to Twitter on Friday, 6 September, to detail his experience. He alleges that his arrest was a calculated move, with the state actively seeking his incarceration.
“Immediately after withdrawing, I was informed that ‘the state’ has expressed interest in having me incarcerated until my matter goes on trial,” he wrote.
“I was warned to be careful upon my next appearance, which was going to be on the 9 July, 2024.”
not my arrest being orcharsrated from the 30th may 2024. here’s what happened:
– i had the free attorney right?! and for reasons still unbeknownst to me stating ‘conflict of interest’ they withdrew from my case and we won’t talk about that for now since it’s unrelated.
-… pic.twitter.com/taWYmOnhOA— Musa Khawula (@Musa_Khawula) September 6, 2024
Khawula claims that on the day of his scheduled court appearance, he was sent to jail without any explanation. He was later informed that the case involved contempt of court, which resulted in a 60-day sentence.
“If this had been [a TV series] Survivor, this would have been the biggest blindside of the season. I will be damned if I believe this was coincidental,” he wrote.
Khawula’s arrest stemmed from a civil lawsuit filed against him in May. This lawsuit followed his scathing accusations against Nozuko Mbalula, the spouse of ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, and her business associate Michelle Perrow.
He further alleges that he was initially represented by a state attorney, who abruptly withdrew from his case for unknown reasons. “Conflict of interest” was the reason given, but Khawula insists this explanation is insufficient and that there is more to the story.
Khawula’s release comes just as he was preparing to share “jail tea” about fellow inmate Jade Harris Owen, who was also incarcerated for an undisclosed reason.
“In January, I spoke about Jade Harris Owen cheating on his wife and apparently they are separated, but we also know that separation does not equal to divorce. This Jade Harris Owen is also a jailbird and I was in the same jail he was at, and I got all of his jail tea, gaps will be filled in at X spaces,” he wrote.
Khawula has promised to reveal more details on his X Space, a social media platform he has been using to share his thoughts and opinions. He has also announced plans to file a lawsuit against those he believes were involved in orchestrating his arrest and incarceration.
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