Musa Khawula, a social media star and entertainment critic, is facing yet another defamation case, this one from businessman Ze Nxumalo. In a post on X (previously Twitter), Khawula accused Nxumalo of cheating on his wife, Dr. Tamaryn Green, a former Miss South Africa.
On October 12, Khawula allegedly shared a photo of Tamaryn with the caption: “Dr. Tamaryn Green—Nxumalo with a child whilst her husband Ze Nxumalo is cheating on her.” He went on to make other allegations, labeling Nxumalo a fraudster and claiming that he and his friends sent bogus e-wallets to silence him.
According to City Press, Nxumalo has issued a letter of demand to Khawula via his attorneys, directing him to recant his words and apologize.
The letter warns that failure to comply could lead to a crimen injuria charge being opened against Khawula.
“You were purposefully misguiding the public by stating that Mr. Nxumalo has had multiple extra-marital affairs,” reads the letter, adding that legal action will be taken if Khawula does not retract his statements within two days.
Khawula, who has a history of defamation issues, was jailed for contempt of court earlier this year after failing to retract defamatory statements made against ANC General Secretary Fikile Mbalula’s wife, Nozuko Mbalula. The Johannesburg High Court ruled against Khawula in July for spreading corruption allegations on his social media platforms.
With his history of legal battles and high-profile accusations, Khawula could once again find himself in hot water if he does not comply with the demands from Nxumalo’s legal team.